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What is the main function of a computer?
What is the main function of a computer?
- Accepting data and processing it as desired
- Storing data and retrieving stored data
- Storing a large amount of data
- Processing data and producing output (correct)
Which component of a computer is responsible for causing the processing of data?
Which component of a computer is responsible for causing the processing of data?
- Electronic circuits
- Hardware (correct)
- Software
- Storage media
What are the characteristics of a computer?
What are the characteristics of a computer?
- Incapable of storing large amounts of data
- Fast and accurate electronic system (correct)
- Unable to execute instructions without mistakes
- Slow and imprecise mechanical system
How does a computer execute instructions?
How does a computer execute instructions?
What is the main function of computer software?
What is the main function of computer software?
What is the main function of computer hardware?
What is the main function of computer hardware?
Which characteristic of a computer ensures the execution of instructions without mistakes?
Which characteristic of a computer ensures the execution of instructions without mistakes?
In a computerized system, which component allows a very large amount of data to be stored?
In a computerized system, which component allows a very large amount of data to be stored?
What is the main function of computer software?
What is the main function of computer software?
What does a computer execute one at a time?
What does a computer execute one at a time?
What is the main function of computer hardware?
What is the main function of computer hardware?
What does a computer execute one at a time?
What does a computer execute one at a time?
Which component of a computer is responsible for causing the processing of data?
Which component of a computer is responsible for causing the processing of data?
What are the characteristics of a computer?
What are the characteristics of a computer?
What is the main function of computer software?
What is the main function of computer software?
Flashcards
Main function of a computer?
Main function of a computer?
Processing data and producing output.
Main function of computer hardware?
Main function of computer hardware?
Causing the processing of data.
Main function of computer software?
Main function of computer software?
To provide instructions for a computer to perform specific tasks.
Characteristics of a computer?
Characteristics of a computer?
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How a computer executes instructions?
How a computer executes instructions?
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Which characteristic ensures accuracy?
Which characteristic ensures accuracy?
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Vast storage media
Vast storage media
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Main function of computer software?
Main function of computer software?
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Study Notes
Computer Basics
- The main function of a computer is to execute instructions.
Processing Data
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for causing the processing of data.
Characteristics of a Computer
- A computer has the ability to execute instructions without mistakes, ensuring accuracy.
- A computer is capable of storing a large amount of data.
Executing Instructions
- A computer executes instructions one at a time, in a sequential manner.
Computer Software and Hardware
- The main function of computer software is to provide instructions to the computer.
- The main function of computer hardware is to execute software instructions.
Data Storage
- The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) allows a very large amount of data to be stored in a computerized system.
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