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What is a computer system?
What is a computer system?
- A device used for controlling industrial and consumer products
- A group of computers that are linked and function together (correct)
- A special-purpose device like a microwave oven
- A machine that carries out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations
What powers the Internet?
What powers the Internet?
- Microwave ovens
- Abacus
- Smartphones
- Computers (correct)
What can modern digital electronic computers perform?
What can modern digital electronic computers perform?
- Long, tedious tasks automation
- Generic sets of operations known as programs (correct)
- Analog calculations
- Simple manual instruments like the abacus
What were early computers meant to be used for?
What were early computers meant to be used for?
Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation?
Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation?
What is the primary function of a computer system?
What is the primary function of a computer system?
Which term refers to a group of computers that are linked and function together?
Which term refers to a group of computers that are linked and function together?
What type of devices are included in the broad range of industrial and consumer products using computers as control systems?
What type of devices are included in the broad range of industrial and consumer products using computers as control systems?
What did early mechanical devices in the Industrial Revolution aim to automate?
What did early mechanical devices in the Industrial Revolution aim to automate?
What do modern digital electronic computers primarily enable by using programs?
What do modern digital electronic computers primarily enable by using programs?
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