Chapter 2: Overview of Computers

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What is the main advantage of a computer over a human being, according to the text?

The ability to make decisions independently

The versatility to multitask efficiently

The capability to perform tasks with diligence and accuracy (correct)

The intelligence to invent and give instructions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computers as mentioned in the text?

Diligence

Versatility

Intelligence (correct)

Storage Capacity

What is the main drawback of computers, as highlighted in the text?

No decision-making ability (correct)

Low processing speed

Inability to perform complex tasks

Lack of storage capacity

What is the primary function of a computer?

Accepting and processing data Signup and view all the answers

What sets a computer apart from a human being in terms of doing calculations, as per the text?

Ability to perform calculations without errors Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computers, what does the term 'binary numbers' refer to?

Numbers representing two possible states (0 and 1) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a computer's storage capacity from that of a human brain, according to the text?

Capability to store millions of data and instructions Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of information emphasizes its availability in the desired format and through an understandable channel?

Format Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the processor (CPU) in a computer system?

Processing the input data according to instructions Signup and view all the answers

What does the sequence of accepting inputs, processing data, storing data, and producing output represent in a computer system?

The fundamental operations of a computer Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 2: Overview of Computers

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What is the main advantage of a computer over a human being, according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computers as mentioned in the text?

What is the main drawback of computers, as highlighted in the text?

What is the primary function of a computer?

What sets a computer apart from a human being in terms of doing calculations, as per the text?

In the context of computers, what does the term 'binary numbers' refer to?

What distinguishes a computer's storage capacity from that of a human brain, according to the text?

Which characteristic of information emphasizes its availability in the desired format and through an understandable channel?

What is the role of the processor (CPU) in a computer system?

What does the sequence of accepting inputs, processing data, storing data, and producing output represent in a computer system?

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