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What are the three principal characteristics of a computer?
What are the three principal characteristics of a computer?
- Performs calculations randomly, executes instructions based on mood, and retrieves data occasionally
- Responds to a specific set of instructions, executes a pre-recorded list of instructions, and can store and retrieve large amounts of data quickly (correct)
- Only performs computations accurately, executes instructions slowly, and retrieves data promptly
- Operates without any instructions, stores data in a slow manner, and responds to voice commands
In what historical context were human computers primarily engaged?
In what historical context were human computers primarily engaged?
- Cooking delicious meals
- Performing specialized and expensive mathematical calculations (correct)
- Predicting the weather accurately
- Creating artistic masterpieces
When was the term 'computer' first used to describe a person?
When was the term 'computer' first used to describe a person?
- In the early 15th century
- In the late 19th century
- During the Renaissance period
- In 1613 (correct)
What was the purpose of tally sticks in ancient times?
What was the purpose of tally sticks in ancient times?
Where was the abacus first invented?
Where was the abacus first invented?
What was the main function of the abacus?
What was the main function of the abacus?
What distinguishes a computer as a programmable machine?
What distinguishes a computer as a programmable machine?
What was the primary role of human computers in history?
What was the primary role of human computers in history?
When did the term 'computer' first refer to a person who carried out calculations?
When did the term 'computer' first refer to a person who carried out calculations?
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the abacus?
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the abacus?
What aspect of computation were tally sticks used for in ancient times?
What aspect of computation were tally sticks used for in ancient times?
What principal characteristic of a computer allows it to respond to instructions?
What principal characteristic of a computer allows it to respond to instructions?
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of an abacus?
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of an abacus?
What separated early human computers from modern electronic computers?
What separated early human computers from modern electronic computers?
