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The four main operations of a computer are input, output, _____, and storage.
The four main operations of a computer are input, output, _____, and storage.
processing
_____ it the data that has been processed into a meaningful form
_____ it the data that has been processed into a meaningful form
Processing
The pre-computer & early computer generation of computing devices used the following technology to power it.
The pre-computer & early computer generation of computing devices used the following technology to power it.
A third-generation computer relies on transistors instead of the vacuum tubes which powered second-generation computers.
A third-generation computer relies on transistors instead of the vacuum tubes which powered second-generation computers.
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What is the basic operations of a computer?
What is the basic operations of a computer?
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Differentiate between data and information?
Differentiate between data and information?
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What is the basic technology of each computer generation?
What is the basic technology of each computer generation?
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_____ is an operating in which data is entered into the computer.
_____ is an operating in which data is entered into the computer.
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Which of the following is the name given to data that has been processed to produce a meaningful form?
Which of the following is the name given to data that has been processed to produce a meaningful form?
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The first generation of computers was based on transistor technology.
The first generation of computers was based on transistor technology.
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What is a computer?
What is a computer?
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Computers are encountered in nearly every aspect of daily life - Give examples?
Computers are encountered in nearly every aspect of daily life - Give examples?
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Study Notes
Question 1: Fill in the Blanks
- The four main operations of a computer are input, output, and storage.
- is an operation in which data is entered into the computer.
Question 2: Choose the Right Answer/s
- The pre-computer and early computer generations of computing devices used vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, and mechanical devices to power them. Transistors and microprocessors were developed later.
Question 3: True or False
- A third-generation computer relies on transistors, not vacuum tubes, as the second-generation computers did. (True)
Question 4: Answer the Following Questions
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What is a computer? A computer is a device that can process, store, and retrieve data according to instructions.
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Computers are encountered in nearly every aspect of daily life - Give examples? Computers are integral to many daily tasks, such as communication (emails, social media), work (spreadsheets, presentations), entertainment (games, streaming), and commerce (online shopping, banking). (Examples vary; these are just a few)
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Differentiate between data and information? Data represents raw, unorganized facts, figures, or symbols. Information is data that has been processed and organized to be meaningful and useful.
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What is the basic technology of each computer generation? This information is not explicitly available in the provided text. However, the provided examples show technological advancements from earlier vacuum tube, mechanical etc to transistors in modern computers.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of computers with this quiz. Covering topics like operations, generations of computers, and everyday examples, this quiz is perfect for beginners. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the technology that powers our daily lives!
