Questions and Answers
When did the word 'computer' first appear in literature?
In the 17th century
What is the primary purpose of modern digital electronic computers?
Performing a wide range of tasks
What did the word 'computer' originally describe?
A human who performs calculations
What gave rise to mechanical machines whose primary purpose was calculating?
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What enables computers to perform a wide range of tasks?
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Which technology was widely used in electronic devices such as televisions, radios, and computers until the invention of transistors?
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What is the fundamental building block in modern electronic systems that revolutionized the field of electronics?
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What is the primary difference between vacuum tubes and transistors?
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What is the function of a transistor in an electronic device?
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What are the three terminals of a transistor?
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