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What is the main task performed by a computer?
What is the main task performed by a computer?
- Data storage and retrieval
- Arithmetic operations
- Data processing
- Input, process, output (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
- Derived from 'to compute' meaning to calculate (correct)
- Originated from Greek 'komputos'
- Derived from 'com-' meaning together and 'putare' meaning to think
- Originated from Latin 'computare'
What is the fundamental operation that a computer performs on data?
What is the fundamental operation that a computer performs on data?
- Input
- Storage
- Process (correct)
- Retrieval
Why are computers considered automatic machines?
Why are computers considered automatic machines?
What does a computer do with the data it receives?
What does a computer do with the data it receives?
What is the fundamental operation that a computer performs on data?
What is the fundamental operation that a computer performs on data?
What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
What is the origin of the word 'computer'?
Why are computers considered automatic machines?
Why are computers considered automatic machines?
What does a computer do with the data it receives?
What does a computer do with the data it receives?
What is the main task performed by a computer?
What is the main task performed by a computer?
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
Which of the following best describes the role of the kernel in an operating system?
Which of the following best describes the role of the kernel in an operating system?
What is a key goal of an operating system?
What is a key goal of an operating system?
What is a function of a bootloader in an operating system?
What is a function of a bootloader in an operating system?
What distinguishes the kernel from other parts of an operating system?
What distinguishes the kernel from other parts of an operating system?
