Introduction to Computers
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What does the Latin word 'compute' mean?

  • To manage
  • To calculate (correct)
  • To control
  • To communicate

What is a computer primarily devised for?

  • Playing games
  • Performing calculations and controlling operations (correct)
  • Browsing the internet
  • Watching videos

What is the primary function of a computer?

  • To provide automation
  • To store information
  • To process data to perform various tasks (correct)
  • To perform manual calculations

What is a significant advantage of computers?

<p>Millions of complex calculations can be done in mere fraction of time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for a computer's processing speed?

<p>Millions of instructions per second (MIPS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of a computer's automation feature?

<p>Repeatability of operations without human intervention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the current era due to the impact of computers?

<p>The information age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of computers that makes them indispensable in fields like scientific research?

<p>Accuracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of computers that makes them influential?

<p>Memory, high speed, and perfection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the amount of information a computer can store?

<p>Kilobytes (KB), Megabytes (MB), or Gigabytes (GB) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have computers transformed modern society?

<p>They have revolutionized the way we work, communicate, and access information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of computers that allows them to perform various tasks?

<p>Versatility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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