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What is the full form of COMPUTER?
What is the full form of COMPUTER?
Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research
Who is considered the Father of Computer Science?
Who is considered the Father of Computer Science?
Charles Babbage (1837)
How is a computer defined?
How is a computer defined?
A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (computation) automatically. It is also an electronic device that accepts data and instructions as input, then processes that data according to the instructions given and produces the output.
Why was the computer initially invented?
Why was the computer initially invented?
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What are the components of a computer?
What are the components of a computer?
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What is a Computer?
- A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (computation) automatically.
- A computer is an electronic device that accepts data and instructions as input, processes that data according to the instructions given, and produces output.
History of Computers
- The Father of Computer Science is Charles Babbage (1837).
- The computer was invented to perform calculations without errors.
Components of a Computer
- A computer consists of three main components: Input, Central Processing Unit (CPU), and Output.
Input Unit
- The Input Unit contains devices that allow users to enter data into the computer.
- It helps create a link between the user and the computer.
- Examples of input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners.
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Test your knowledge of the basics of computer science with this quiz. From understanding the full form of COMPUTER to defining its functionality, this quiz will help you brush up on your computer fundamentals.
