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What is the primary function of a computer?
What is the primary function of a computer?
- To store, process, and retrieve data whenever desired (correct)
- To perform arithmetic operations at high speed
- To calculate mathematical equations
- To evolve into their present form
Where does the word 'computer' originate from?
Where does the word 'computer' originate from?
- From the word 'calculate' (correct)
- From the word 'store'
- From the word 'evolve'
- From the word 'process'
What does a computer's ability to 'store, process, and retrieve data whenever desired' make it also known as?
What does a computer's ability to 'store, process, and retrieve data whenever desired' make it also known as?
- Evolutionary machine
- Information retriever
- Data processor (correct)
- Arithmetic device
What is the meaning of the word 'compute'?
What is the meaning of the word 'compute'?
Which characteristic feature best describes a computer?
Which characteristic feature best describes a computer?
What is the main reason for the word 'computer' being associated with calculations?
What is the main reason for the word 'computer' being associated with calculations?
What is the process of using a computer to manipulate data called?
What is the process of using a computer to manipulate data called?
Which characteristic of computers allows them to work on a given job automatically without human intervention?
Which characteristic of computers allows them to work on a given job automatically without human intervention?
What is the term used to describe the errors caused by incorrect input data or unreliable programs in computers?
What is the term used to describe the errors caused by incorrect input data or unreliable programs in computers?
Which inventor is credited with inventing the first mechanical adding machine in 1642?
Which inventor is credited with inventing the first mechanical adding machine in 1642?
What is the capability of a computer to store and recall any amount of information due to its secondary storage referred to as?
What is the capability of a computer to store and recall any amount of information due to its secondary storage referred to as?
Who came up with the concept of punched cards that were extensively used as input media until late 1970s?
Who came up with the concept of punched cards that were extensively used as input media until late 1970s?
Which characteristic of computers allows them to perform data processing jobs very fast, usually measured in microseconds, nanoseconds, and picoseconds?
Which characteristic of computers allows them to perform data processing jobs very fast, usually measured in microseconds, nanoseconds, and picoseconds?
What does GIGO stand for in relation to computer errors?
What does GIGO stand for in relation to computer errors?
What is the term used to describe a computer's ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time?
What is the term used to describe a computer's ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time?
Which characteristic feature of a computer is responsible for its ability to execute instructions at extremely high speeds?
Which characteristic feature of a computer is responsible for its ability to execute instructions at extremely high speeds?
What is the term used to describe the process of a computer predicting the next set of instructions and executing them in advance to improve performance?
What is the term used to describe the process of a computer predicting the next set of instructions and executing them in advance to improve performance?
Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval by the CPU?
Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval by the CPU?
What is the term used to describe the process of a computer executing multiple instructions simultaneously on different parts of a program?
What is the term used to describe the process of a computer executing multiple instructions simultaneously on different parts of a program?
Which characteristic of a computer is responsible for its ability to execute complex mathematical calculations with high precision?
Which characteristic of a computer is responsible for its ability to execute complex mathematical calculations with high precision?
What term is used to describe the activity of processing data using a computer?
What term is used to describe the activity of processing data using a computer?
According to the text, what is obtained as the output of data processing?
According to the text, what is obtained as the output of data processing?
Which characteristic of computers refers to their capability to store and recall any amount of information?
Which characteristic of computers refers to their capability to store and recall any amount of information?
What inventor is credited with inventing the first mechanical adding machine in 1642?
What inventor is credited with inventing the first mechanical adding machine in 1642?
Which term is used to describe the errors caused by incorrect input data or unreliable programs in computers?
Which term is used to describe the errors caused by incorrect input data or unreliable programs in computers?
What does GIGO stand for in relation to computer errors?
What does GIGO stand for in relation to computer errors?
What did Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invent in 1671?
What did Baron Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invent in 1671?
According to the text, what is the primary function of a computer?
According to the text, what is the primary function of a computer?
What term is used to describe the characteristic feature of computers that allows them to perform data processing jobs very fast?
What term is used to describe the characteristic feature of computers that allows them to perform data processing jobs very fast?
What concept was extensively used as input media until late 1970s?
What concept was extensively used as input media until late 1970s?
