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What is a computer system?
What is a computer system?
- A complete computer with hardware, operating system, and peripheral equipment (correct)
- A computer network or computer cluster
- A group of industrial and consumer products
- A machine that can carry out arithmetic operations
What do modern digital electronic computers perform?
What do modern digital electronic computers perform?
- Logical operations only
- Specific sets of operations known as programs
- Generic sets of operations known as programs (correct)
- Basic arithmetic operations only
What powers the Internet?
What powers the Internet?
- Computer-aided design
- Industrial robots
- Computers (correct)
- Mobile devices
What were early computers meant to be used for?
What were early computers meant to be used for?
What did some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution automate?
What did some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution automate?
Study Notes
What is a Computer System?
- A computer system is a combination of hardware and software components that process, store, and communicate information.
Functions of Modern Digital Electronic Computers
- Modern digital electronic computers perform arithmetic and logical operations, store and retrieve data, and control external devices.
The Internet and Its Power Source
- The Internet is powered by a network of interconnected computers and servers that communicate with each other using standardized protocols.
Early Computers and Their Purpose
- Early computers were meant to be used for scientific and mathematical calculations, such as artillery firing tables and code breaking.
Automation During the Industrial Revolution
- Some mechanical devices built during the Industrial Revolution automated tasks such as textile production, weaving, and steam engine operation.
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Test your knowledge of computers and computer systems with this quiz. Explore topics such as hardware, operating systems, programming, and the capabilities of modern digital electronic computers. See how much you know about this essential technology.