Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
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.
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?
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?
What does a computer do with the data it accepts?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the acronym 'COMPUTER' stand for?
What does the acronym 'COMPUTER' stand for?
Signup and view all the answers