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What is the primary function of a computer as described in the text?
Performing arithmetic and logical operations
Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment?
Computer system
What types of devices are included in the broad range of products that use computers as control systems?
Industrial robots and computer-aided design
What did early computers primarily meant to be used for?
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What did some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution primarily aim to automate?
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