Computer Systems Overview

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What do modern digital electronic computers perform?

  • Specialized analog calculations
  • Only arithmetic operations
  • Generic sets of operations known as programs (correct)
  • Logical operations only

What is a computer system?

  • A group of computers linked and functioning together
  • A simple special-purpose device like a microwave oven
  • A complete computer with hardware, operating system, and peripheral equipment (correct)
  • Any machine that can perform arithmetic operations

What powers the Internet?

  • Computers (correct)
  • Industrial robots
  • Mobile devices like smartphones
  • Simple manual instruments like the abacus

What were early computers meant to be used for?

<p>Calculations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution aim to automate?

<p>Long, tedious tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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