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What was the purpose of early computers?
What was the purpose of early computers?
- To be used only for calculations (correct)
- To aid people in doing calculations
- To perform specialized analog calculations
- To automate long tedious tasks
What did Charles Babbage conceive in 1834?
What did Charles Babbage conceive in 1834?
- Mechanical loom
- Analytical engine (correct)
- Abacus
- Digital computer
What components are part of a computer's hardware?
What components are part of a computer's hardware?
- Software, application software, system software
- Input device, application software, output device, CPU
- Storage device, system software, hardware
- Input device, output device, storage device, CPU (correct)
What did the difference engine, based on a simpler Babbage design, do when it was built?
What did the difference engine, based on a simpler Babbage design, do when it was built?
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What type of calculations did more sophisticated electrical machines perform in the early 20th century?
What type of calculations did more sophisticated electrical machines perform in the early 20th century?
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What is the main characteristic of a digital computer?
What is the main characteristic of a digital computer?
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Which devices are examples of digital computers?
Which devices are examples of digital computers?
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What are the main components of a digital computer?
What are the main components of a digital computer?
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What type of data does a digital computer process?
What type of data does a digital computer process?
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What is the size of PDA (Personal digital Assistant)?
What is the size of PDA (Personal digital Assistant)?
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