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What is the main function of an input unit in a computer system?
What is the main function of an input unit in a computer system?
Which type of storage is characterized by being slower than primary storage and having a large capacity?
Which type of storage is characterized by being slower than primary storage and having a large capacity?
What is the function of the output unit in a computer system?
What is the function of the output unit in a computer system?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing running program instructions?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing running program instructions?
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What distinguishes primary storage from secondary storage in a computer system?
What distinguishes primary storage from secondary storage in a computer system?
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Who is considered to be the father of modern digital computers?
Who is considered to be the father of modern digital computers?
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Which ancient civilization used the abacus as a manually operated digital computer?
Which ancient civilization used the abacus as a manually operated digital computer?
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In what year did Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invent the first calculator for multiplication?
In what year did Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invent the first calculator for multiplication?
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Which early computer is known for originating the concept of a programmable computer?
Which early computer is known for originating the concept of a programmable computer?
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Who invented the first mechanical adding machine (calculator) in 1642?
Who invented the first mechanical adding machine (calculator) in 1642?
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