5 Questions
What is a computer system?
A complete computer with hardware, operating system, and peripheral equipment
What do modern digital electronic computers perform?
Generic sets of operations known as programs
What is an example of a simple special-purpose device that uses a computer as a control system?
Microwave oven
What do computers power that links billions of other computers and users?
The Internet
What were early computers initially meant to be used for?
Calculations
Study Notes
What is a Computer System?
- A computer system is a set of interconnected devices that process, store, and communicate information.
Functions of Modern Digital Electronic Computers
- Perform arithmetic and logical operations
- Store and retrieve data
- Communicate with users and other devices
- Control external devices
Example of a Simple Special-Purpose Device
- A traffic light, which uses a computer as a control system to manage and optimize traffic flow.
The Internet
- A global network of interconnected computers and users, linking billions of devices worldwide.
Early Computers
- Initially designed to perform complex mathematical calculations for scientific and military applications.
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