{"id":58088,"date":"2024-04-16T01:13:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=58088"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:13:20","slug":"the-ic-chip-used-in-computers-is-made-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-ic-chip-used-in-computers-is-made-of\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8216;IC&#8217; chip, used in computers, is made of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Chomium&#8221; option2=&#8221;Iron Oxide&#8221; option3=&#8221;Silica&#8221; option4=&#8221;Silicon E. None of these&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Silicon.<\/p>\n<p>Silicon is a semiconductor material that is used to make integrated circuits (ICs). ICs are the building blocks of computers and other electronic devices. They are made up of millions or billions of tiny transistors that are etched onto a thin slice of silicon. The transistors are arranged in circuits that perform specific functions, such as adding, subtracting, or storing data.<\/p>\n<p>Silicon is a good choice for making ICs because it is a relatively abundant element and it is easy to process. It is also a semiconductor, which means that it can be used to control the flow of electricity. This makes it ideal for making circuits that can perform complex operations.<\/p>\n<p>Other materials, such as germanium and gallium arsenide, are also used to make ICs. However, silicon is the most common material used for this purpose.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chomium is a metal that is used to make a variety of products, including stainless steel, batteries, and pigments. It is not used to make ICs.<\/li>\n<li>Iron oxide is a compound that is used to make a variety of products, including rust, paint, and cosmetics. It is not used to make ICs.<\/li>\n<li>Silica is a compound that is used to make a variety of products, including glass, sand, and concrete. 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