CSC 212 Computer Hardware Overview
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Which of the following is a function carried out by any digital computer?

  • Converting data into information
  • Generating output
  • Storing data/instructions in its memory and using them when required (correct)
  • Processing instructions to generate data

    • What are the key characteristics of a computer mentioned in the text?

  • Reliability, efficiency, speed, and size
  • Memory capacity, processing power, and external connectivity
  • Speed, accuracy, diligence, storage capability, and versatility (correct)
  • Input devices, output devices, and processing units

    • What is computer hardware?

  • The process of converting data into information
  • The set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations
  • The control system for all computer functions
  • The physical parts of a computer that can be touched (correct)

    • What is the function of computer software?

    <p>Performing specific operations based on a set of instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major elements of a computer system mentioned in the text?

    <p>Software and hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the process of converting data into information?

    <p>Data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of a computer mentioned in the text?

    <p>High processing speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second, making it suitable for large-scale scientific and engineering areas?

    <p>Super Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary memory used by a Mainframe Computer, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer architecture and operation is totally dependant on parallel and grid processing, as stated in the text?

    <p>Super Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some functions for which a Supercomputer is mostly implemented, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Space exploration and weather forecasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of computers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ability to only perform tasks that it has been programmed to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer uses the primary memory such as RAM?

    <p>Mainframe Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is versatile in nature and can perform different types of tasks with ease, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Personal Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer provides a high degree of accuracy, giving the result of division of any two numbers up to 10 decimal places, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Personal Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows a computer to store large volumes of data and retrieve them whenever required, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Storage Capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of any digital computer, as stated in the text?

    <p>Storing data/instructions in its memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer architecture and operation is primarily reliant on parallel and grid processing, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Supercomputer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key characteristics of a computer system, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Speed, versatility, and diligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer offers a high degree of accuracy, providing results of mathematical operations up to 10 decimal places, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Supercomputer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a digital computer do to convert data into information, as stated in the text?

    <p>Processes the data according to specified rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer architecture and operation is primarily reliant on parallel and grid processing, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Super Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer uses the primary memory such as (RAM), as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mainframe Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer provides a high degree of accuracy, giving the result of division of any two numbers up to 10 decimal places, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Super Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of computers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inability to perform tasks it has not been programmed to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of computer is versatile in nature and can perform different types of tasks with ease, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Personal Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a digital computer do to convert data into information, as stated in the text?

    <p>Performs specific operations based on programmed instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows a computer to store large volumes of data and retrieve them whenever required, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Storage Capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Computer Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of functions carried out by a Supercomputer, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Industrial functions, Space exploration, Weather forecasting, Nuclear testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a Mainframe Computer function mentioned in the text?

    <p>Industrial function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer Characteristics and Functions

    • A digital computer can process, store, and communicate information.
    • Key characteristics of a computer include speed, accuracy, and versatility.
    • Computers can store large volumes of data and retrieve them whenever required.

    Types of Computers

    • A Supercomputer can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second, making it suitable for large-scale scientific and engineering applications.
    • A Mainframe Computer uses primary memory such as RAM and is suitable for large-scale applications.
    • A Supercomputer is mostly implemented for large-scale scientific and engineering applications.

    Computer Hardware and Software

    • Computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system.
    • Computer software refers to the set of instructions for a computer to perform specific operations.
    • The primary function of any digital computer is to take input, process it, store it, and produce output.

    Data Processing

    • The process of converting data into information is called data processing.
    • A digital computer takes input, processes it, stores it, and produces output, thus converting data into information.

    Limitations of Computers

    • One of the limitations of computers is that they are limited to the data they are given.

    Computer Architecture and Operation

    • Grid and parallel processing are types of computer architecture and operation that are primarily reliant on parallel and grid processing.
    • Supercomputers rely on parallel and grid processing.

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    Test your knowledge of computer hardware overview with this quiz based on the manual for CSC 212. Learn about the basic elements of computer hardware and their functions.

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