13 Questions
What is the end product of data processing referred to as?
Information
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with a computer?
Mechanical in nature
What was the early calculating device developed by the Chinese as early as 500BC?
Abacus
Who is known as the father of modern computers?
Charles Babbage
What did Charles Babbage further modify the Difference Machine into?
Analytical Engine
What did Joseph Jacquard introduce between 1752-1834?
Weaving Loom
6.3
This one
What is a computer?
A programmable device capable of accepting, processing, and outputting data
What is the role of a human in computer programming?
To design a program to achieve the desired results
What is the function of an output device in a computer?
To bring out the result as an output
Why does data need to be processed?
To change it into information with the aid of programs
What are data in the context of computers?
'e', 't', 'g', 'r' and similar characters
What happens if a human writes a program with one small error in it?
The program may appear to be generating good data but actually turns good data into garbage
Explore the fundamental concepts of computers and their significance. Understand the definition and meaning of a computer, emphasizing its reliance on human-created programs for functionality and the potential impact of poorly written programs.
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