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What is the purpose of secondary storage in computers?
What is the purpose of secondary storage in computers?
In main memory, what is the unique identifier of each memory cell called?
In main memory, what is the unique identifier of each memory cell called?
Which device is primarily responsible for feeding data into computers?
Which device is primarily responsible for feeding data into computers?
What can a memory cell in main memory contain?
What can a memory cell in main memory contain?
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Which type of storage device stores information permanently?
Which type of storage device stores information permanently?
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What is the purpose of output devices in computers?
What is the purpose of output devices in computers?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as an early computer-like machine in the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned as an early computer-like machine in the text?
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Which programming language is highlighted as being suited for a wide variety of programming tasks?
Which programming language is highlighted as being suited for a wide variety of programming tasks?
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Which computer device mentioned is associated with Jacquard's weaving looms?
Which computer device mentioned is associated with Jacquard's weaving looms?
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The text indicates that the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC) was based on which architecture?
The text indicates that the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC) was based on which architecture?
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Which of the following was NOT developed to be used as part of classroom software according to the text?
Which of the following was NOT developed to be used as part of classroom software according to the text?
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What technology is notably absent from the list of early computer-like machines in the text?
What technology is notably absent from the list of early computer-like machines in the text?
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What are the three main categories of computers mentioned in the text?
What are the three main categories of computers mentioned in the text?
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Which category of computer is often referred to as personal computers?
Which category of computer is often referred to as personal computers?
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Which component is not mentioned as part of a computer system's hardware in the text?
Which component is not mentioned as part of a computer system's hardware in the text?
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Which type of computer is known for its high processing power and capability to solve complex problems?
Which type of computer is known for its high processing power and capability to solve complex problems?
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Which category of computer is typically used for large-scale data processing in organizations?
Which category of computer is typically used for large-scale data processing in organizations?
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Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data and program instructions during processing?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data and program instructions during processing?
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