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What is the main function of a computer?
What is the main function of a computer?
- Working for a long period of time without getting tired
- Performing complex calculations
- Processing user input and providing meaningful results (correct)
- Storing large amounts of data
What additional feature was introduced in mini frame computers?
What additional feature was introduced in mini frame computers?
- Multiprocessing, working with more than one application at a single instance of time (correct)
- Support for multi users
- Large storage capacity
- High speed processing
Which type of computer was used for measurement purposes?
Which type of computer was used for measurement purposes?
- Hybrid Computers
- Digital Computers
- Analog Computers (correct)
- Main frame computers
What is a disadvantage of main frame computers?
What is a disadvantage of main frame computers?
What is the defining feature of hybrid computers?
What is the defining feature of hybrid computers?
Input devices can both send and receive information from the computer
Input devices can both send and receive information from the computer
RAM is an example of secondary memory
RAM is an example of secondary memory
A printer is considered an input device
A printer is considered an input device
An example of an output device is a web camera
An example of an output device is a web camera
A CD-RW drive is an input/output device
A CD-RW drive is an input/output device
Study Notes
Computer Basics
- The main function of a computer is to process information.
Types of Computers
- Mini frame computers introduced the feature of portability.
- Computers used for measurement purposes are called data acquisition computers.
Main Frame Computers
- A disadvantage of main frame computers is their large size and high maintenance cost.
Hybrid Computers
- The defining feature of hybrid computers is their ability to combine the benefits of analog and digital computers.
Input/Output Devices
- Input devices send information to the computer, but do not receive information.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is an example of primary memory, not secondary memory.
- A printer is an output device, not an input device.
- A web camera is an input device, not an output device.
- A CD-RW drive is an input/output device, as it can both read and write data.
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Test your knowledge on computer essentials with this quiz. Learn about the definition of computers, their features, types, classes, generations, languages, and software & hardware.
