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What is the main function of a computer?
What is the main function of a computer?
- Processing data into information
- Sharing information over a network
- Storing and manipulating data
- Accepting input and providing output (correct)
Which characteristic of computers allows them to process data with high accuracy?
Which characteristic of computers allows them to process data with high accuracy?
- Storage
- Reliability (correct)
- Network sharing
- Speed in processing data information
What does the term 'input' refer to in the context of computer operations?
What does the term 'input' refer to in the context of computer operations?
- Storing data or results
- Entering data into the computer (correct)
- Sharing information over a network
- Performing operations on the data
What is a computer's ability to store a large amount of data for a long period of time called?
What is a computer's ability to store a large amount of data for a long period of time called?
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Which function of a computer involves presenting the results after processing data?
Which function of a computer involves presenting the results after processing data?
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Study Notes
Computer Functions
- The main function of a computer is to process data.
Data Processing
- Computers can process data with high accuracy due to their ability to perform calculations quickly and precisely.
Input and Output
- Input refers to the data or instructions entered into a computer for processing.
- Output refers to the presentation of results after processing data.
Data Storage
- A computer's ability to store a large amount of data for a long period of time is called storage capacity.
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Test your knowledge of computer basics with this quiz. Learn about the definition and function of a computer, as well as its role in processing and producing information.
