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What is a computer system?
What is a computer system?
- A device used for control systems in industrial and consumer products
- A machine that can perform arithmetic operations
- A nominally complete computer with hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment (correct)
- A group of computers linked together
What do modern digital electronic computers perform?
What do modern digital electronic computers perform?
- Analog calculations in the early 20th century
- Specific sets of operations known as programs (correct)
- Long, tedious tasks like guiding patterns for looms
- Simple manual tasks like an abacus
What is the primary function of early computers?
What is the primary function of early computers?
- Performing only calculations (correct)
- Linking billions of computers and users
- Guiding patterns for looms
- Automating long, tedious tasks
What is the main role of computers in the Internet?
What is the main role of computers in the Internet?
What type of devices use computers as control systems?
What type of devices use computers as control systems?