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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?
- Converting coded results to human acceptable form
- Accepting instructions and data from the outside world (correct)
- Holding data and instructions required for processing
- Executing running program instructions
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?
- Output unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
- Main memory
- Auxiliary storage (correct)
What is the function of the output unit in a computer system?
What is the function of the output unit in a computer system?
- Converting coded results to human acceptable form
- Accepting data and instructions required for processing
- Accepting results produced by the computer in coded form (correct)
- Holding running program instructions
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?
What distinguishes primary storage from secondary storage in a computer system?
What distinguishes primary storage from secondary storage in a computer system?
Who is considered to be the father of modern digital computers?
Who is considered to be the father of modern digital computers?
Which ancient civilization used the abacus as a manually operated digital computer?
Which ancient civilization used the abacus as a manually operated digital computer?
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?
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?
Who invented the first mechanical adding machine (calculator) in 1642?
Who invented the first mechanical adding machine (calculator) in 1642?
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