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What is the primary function of a computer system?
What is the primary function of a computer system?
To accept data from the user, process it, and generate output results
What are the five main functions of a digital computer?
What are the five main functions of a digital computer?
- Takes data as input 2. Stores data/instructions in memory 3. Processes data into useful information 4. Generates output 5. Controls all steps
What does the term 'compute' mean?
What does the term 'compute' mean?
To calculate
What are the components that make up a computer system?
What are the components that make up a computer system?
How does a computer generate output results?
How does a computer generate output results?
What does a computer system consist of?
What does a computer system consist of?
What is one of the key characteristics of a computer related to processing data quickly?
What is one of the key characteristics of a computer related to processing data quickly?
What characteristic of a computer allows it to perform long and complex calculations without getting tired?
What characteristic of a computer allows it to perform long and complex calculations without getting tired?
Which characteristic of a computer allows it to store large volumes of data and retrieve it when needed?
Which characteristic of a computer allows it to store large volumes of data and retrieve it when needed?
What feature of a computer ensures a high degree of precision in calculations, such as division up to 10 decimal places?
What feature of a computer ensures a high degree of precision in calculations, such as division up to 10 decimal places?
What allows a computer to perform various types of tasks with ease?
What allows a computer to perform various types of tasks with ease?
Give an example of a task that can be completed in seconds by a computer but would take hours manually.
Give an example of a task that can be completed in seconds by a computer but would take hours manually.
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