20 Questions
What does the term 'computer' originate from?
The Latin word 'computare' meaning to calculate
What is the role of a computer's memory?
To store programs and data
What does a computer represent decimal numbers through?
A string of binary digits
What are the components of a computer such as wires, transistors, circuits, hard disk referred to as?
Hardware
What can a computer process?
Both numerical and non-numerical calculations
What was the profession of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi before becoming a political ethicist?
Lawyer
Where did Gandhi first employ nonviolent resistance?
South Africa
What is the meaning of the honorific Mahātmā?
Great-souled
Where did Gandhi receive his law education?
Inner Temple, London
For how many years did Gandhi live in South Africa?
21 years
What is the Latin word from which 'computer' is derived?
Computare
What does a computer do after performing mathematical and logical operations?
Renders output
What are the programs and data in a computer referred to as?
Software
What is believed to be the first computer?
Analytical Engine
What kind of calculations can a computer process?
Both numerical and non-numerical
What is one of the benefits of using a computer?
Increases productivity
What is enabled by a computer's connection to the internet?
Sending emails and browsing content
What type of data can be stored on a computer?
Projects, ebooks, documents, movies, pictures, songs
How does a computer enhance communication with distant friends and family members?
By connecting to the internet
What can be done easily and quickly with a basic understanding of a word processor on a computer?
Creating, editing, storing, and printing documents
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