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Explanation

BIOS stands for Basic input/output system.

BIOS firmware was stored in a ROM chip on the PC motherboard.

In later computer systems, the BIOS contents are stored on flash memory 

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Explanation

A firewall is a software or firmware that prevents unauthorized access to a network.

A firewall inspects incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of rules to identify and block threats.

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Explanation

The Control Unit of the computer is called the nerve center computer.

The brain of the computer is called the CPU.

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.

The central processing unit is known as the heart of the computer

Explanation

The number of bits processed by the CPU as a unit is called Computer word

"Word size" refers to the number of bits processed by a computer's CPU in one go (these days, typically 32 bits or 64 bits).

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Explanation

The execution time or CPU time of a given task is defined as the time spent by the system executing that:

the task, including the time spent executing run-time or system services on its behalf.

Explanation

To compare numbers is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer.

A logical unit is a device or application program by which an end user (an application program, a terminal user, or an input/output mechanism) gains access to an SNA network.

Explanation

 A computer system consists of a:

computer case,

a power supply unit,

a motherboard,

a central processing unit ,

main memory,

and a hard disk drive.

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while:

Input devices include :

a keyboard,

mouse,

microphone,

video camera,

and image scanner.

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Output devices include:

a monitor,

speakers,

and a printer.

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The first firm to mass-market a microcomputer as a personal computer was Radio Shaks

Release date: August 3, 1977; 45 years ago

The name is an abbreviation of Tandy Radio Shack, Z80 [microprocessor].

 It is one of the earliest mass-produced and mass-marketed retail home computers.

Explanation

Silicon is abundantly present and is the most utilized substance for the fabrication of computer chips.

Silicon is a naturally occurring semiconductor.

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The two major types of computer chips are; 

primary memory chip

microprocessor chip

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