Fundamentals of Computers Quiz
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What is the definition of a computer according to the text?

Computer is an electronic machine that can store, recall and process data. It can perform tasks or complex calculation according to a set of instructions or programs.

Explain the Input-Process-Output cycle (IPO Cycle) in the context of how a computer works.

Similar to making tea, the computer works based on input (e.g. water, tea powder, milk, and sugar), processing (boiling), and output (the prepared tea).

What are some characteristics of a computer mentioned in the text?

Speed, versatility, storage, flexibility, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and diligence.

How is the speed of a computer measured?

<p>The speed of a computer is measured in terms of MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) or BIPS (Billion Instructions Per Second).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example from the text to illustrate the speed of a computer.

<p>A money counting machine counts money faster than a man, demonstrating the speed of the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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