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What is the main purpose of a modern digital electronic computer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What powers the Internet and links billions of computers and users?
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