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What is the main purpose of a modern digital electronic computer?

  • Guiding patterns for looms
  • Performing a wide range of tasks (correct)
  • Doing specialized analog calculations
  • Automating long, tedious tasks

Which term refers to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed for full operation?

  • Computer system (correct)
  • Computer network
  • Control system
  • Industrial robot

What type of devices are included in the broad range of industrial and consumer products that use computers as control systems?

  • Simple special-purpose devices like remote controls
  • General-purpose devices like personal computers
  • Factory devices like industrial robots
  • All of the above (correct)

What do early computers and simple manual instruments like the abacus have in common?

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What powers the Internet and links billions of computers and users?

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Main purpose of a modern computer?

To perform a wide range of tasks.

What is a 'computer system'?

A computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed for full operation.

What devices use computers as control systems?

Industrial and consumer products that use computers as control systems.

What did early computers and abaci have in common?

They are limited to calculations.

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What powers the Internet?

Computers power the Internet and link billions of users.

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