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What is the primary function of a computer according to the given text?
What is the primary function of a computer according to the given text?
- Enabling a wide range of tasks
- Performing generic sets of operations known as programs (correct)
- Linking billions of computers and users
- Automating long, tedious tasks
What does the term 'computer system' refer to?
What does the term 'computer system' refer to?
- A group of computers linked and functioning together
- Simple special-purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote controls
- Industrial and consumer products using computers as control systems
- A nominally complete computer with hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment (correct)
What are examples of industrial and consumer products using computers as control systems?
What are examples of industrial and consumer products using computers as control systems?
- Personal computers and mobile devices such as smartphones
- Special-purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote controls
- Simple manual instruments like the abacus
- Industrial robots and computer-aided design (correct)
What is the historical purpose of early computers according to the given text?
What is the historical purpose of early computers according to the given text?
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How did simple manual instruments aid people in doing calculations since ancient times?
How did simple manual instruments aid people in doing calculations since ancient times?
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