History of Computers: Categories Overview

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What is the purpose of secondary storage in computers?

To process the central processing unit

To provide temporary storage for data

To facilitate input/output operations

To store information permanently (correct)

In main memory, what is the unique identifier of each memory cell called?

Content identifier

Programming instruction

Memory location address (correct)

Data container

Which device is primarily responsible for feeding data into computers?

Flash drive

Keyboard (correct)

Hard disk

Monitor

What can a memory cell in main memory contain?

Programming instruction or data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storage device stores information permanently?

CD-ROM Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of output devices in computers?

To display results from processing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as an early computer-like machine in the text?

Pascaline Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is highlighted as being suited for a wide variety of programming tasks?

C++ Signup and view all the answers

Which computer device mentioned is associated with Jacquard's weaving looms?

Jacquard’s device Signup and view all the answers

The text indicates that the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC) was based on which architecture?

Von Neumann architecture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT developed to be used as part of classroom software according to the text?

Duplicated software Signup and view all the answers

What technology is notably absent from the list of early computer-like machines in the text?

Transistors Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of computers mentioned in the text?

Mainframe computers, Midsize computers, Micro computers Signup and view all the answers

Which category of computer is often referred to as personal computers?

Micro computers Signup and view all the answers

Which component is not mentioned as part of a computer system's hardware in the text?

Operating system software Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer is known for its high processing power and capability to solve complex problems?

Supercomputers Signup and view all the answers

Which category of computer is typically used for large-scale data processing in organizations?

Mainframe computers Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data and program instructions during processing?

Main memory (MM) or random access memory (RAM) Signup and view all the answers