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What is the primary function of a computer as described in the text?
What is the primary function of a computer as described in the text?
- Controlling factory devices like industrial robots
- Linking billions of computers and users
- Performing arithmetic and logical operations (correct)
- Automating long, tedious tasks
Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment?
Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment?
- Computer network
- Control system
- Computer cluster
- Computer system (correct)
What types of devices are included in the broad range of products that use computers as control systems?
What types of devices are included in the broad range of products that use computers as control systems?
- Industrial robots and computer-aided design (correct)
- Computer network and computer cluster
- Smartphones and personal computers
- Microwave ovens and remote controls
What did early computers primarily meant to be used for?
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?
What did some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution primarily aim to automate?
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