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What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
The word 'computer' is derived from a Latin word 'computare' which means 'to calculate', 'to count', 'to sum up' or 'to think together'.
Define a computer based on its functionality.
A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware program. It accepts data, processes it, and produces outputs.
What is the difference between data and information?
Data is a collection of unorganized facts & figures, while information is structured data.
What does a computer do with the data it accepts?
A computer processes the data, produces results, displays them to the users, and stores the results for future usage.
What does the acronym 'COMPUTER' stand for?
Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
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