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Computer science 1.1 EXPERT

Difficulty Level: N1 Easy
Welcome to this first quiz dedicated to the fascinating world of computing! Accessible to all, this easy-level quiz addresses popular and essential concepts of our digital daily life. Test your general knowledge without delay, observe your progress and have fun rediscovering the history, present and future of technologies.
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What main component of a personal computer is often referred to as the “brains” of the machine?

50% of players answered correctly.

THE CORRECT ANSWER: The processor (CPU)

The processor, also referred to by the English acronym CPU for Central Processing Unit, constitutes the decision-making heart and the calculation center of any personal computer. Its fundamental role lies in the reception, interpretation and methodical execution of instructions transmitted by software and the operating system.It is thanks to this central unit that computer programs can carry out mathematical processing, process logical information and coordinate all of the machine's tasks. When a user launches software, enters text or clicks on an icon, the processor orchestrates these requests at extreme speed.The power of a microprocessor depends largely on its frequency expressed in Gigahertz as well as the number of physical cores it has to perform simultaneous calculations. Without this essential element, computer equipment simply cannot function or process any digital information.