Computer Fundamentals Quiz

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What does the word 'computer' more precisely mean?

An instrument for storing data

An electronic machine for data processing

A device that performs computation (correct)

A tool for displaying results

What does a computer do with the data it accepts?

Ignores it

Processes it (correct)

Stores it without processing

Displays it without any action

What is the difference between data and information?

Data is always accurate, while information is not

Data and information are the same

Data is only used by computers, while information is used by humans

Data is unstructured facts, while information is structured data (correct)

What is the primary function of a computer?

Perform processes, calculations, and operations based on instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'computer'?

Latin, meaning 'to calculate' Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin origin of the word 'computer'?

The Latin word 'computare' means 'to calculate', 'to count', 'to sum up' or 'to think together'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer?

A computer is a device that performs processes, calculations, and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware program. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between data and information?

Data is a collection of unorganized facts & figures, while information is a structured data. Signup and view all the answers

What does a computer do with the data it accepts?

A computer accepts data, processes it, produces results, displays them to the users, and stores the results for future usage. Signup and view all the answers