Question

3.4.2 hardware quiz
question: 1
which of the following choices lists the three main components of a computer’s hardware?
cpu, memory, motherboard
cpu, flash memory, processor
processor, binary, ram
input devices, output devices, motherboard
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Explanation:

To determine the three main components of a computer's hardware, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: CPU (processor), Memory (e.g., RAM), and Motherboard are core hardware components. The motherboard connects and supports other components, CPU processes data, and memory stores data temporarily.
• Option 2: Flash memory is a type of storage (not a main component category), and "processor" is redundant with CPU.
• Option 3: Binary is a number system (not hardware), and RAM is a type of memory (not a main component category with "processor").
• Option 4: Input/output devices are peripheral, and motherboard is a main component, but this option mixes peripherals with a main component incorrectly.

Answer:

A. CPU, Memory, Motherboard