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?

    <p>Accepting and processing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ability to perform calculations without errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Numbers representing two possible states (0 and 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Capability to store millions of data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Format</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Processing the input data according to instructions</p> 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?

    <p>The fundamental operations of a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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