Computer Systems and Operations Quiz

A nominally complete computer that includes hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed for full operation.

A machine that can be programmed to carry out arithmetic or logical operations automatically.

Microwave ovens, remote controls, industrial robots, computer-aided design, personal computers, and smartphones.

<p>To be used only for calculations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long, tedious tasks, such as guiding patterns for looms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The silicon-based MOSFET (MOS transistor) and monolithic integrated circuit chip technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The microprocessor and the microcomputer revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counts doubled every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least one processing element (typically a central processing unit) and some type of computer memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A human computer, a person who carried out calculations or computations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Until the middle of the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The latter part of the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'One who calculates'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers