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What is the primary activity of computing?
What is the primary activity of computing?
- Using computers for communication
- Developing hardware and software
- Calculating super fast
- Managing and processing information (correct)
What was the original definition of a computer?
What was the original definition of a computer?
- An electronic calculator (correct)
- A tool for processing data
- A machine for managing information
- A device for super fast communication
Which discipline is considered a major part of computing?
Which discipline is considered a major part of computing?
- Computer science
- Software engineering (correct)
- Information technology
- Hardware development
What does a computer do with the help of predefined instructions called programs?
What does a computer do with the help of predefined instructions called programs?
What does a computer store for future use?
What does a computer store for future use?
What type of activity falls under computing?
What type of activity falls under computing?
What is one of the characteristics of a computer that makes it special?
What is one of the characteristics of a computer that makes it special?
What characteristic of computers allows them to access stored information in a fraction of a second?
What characteristic of computers allows them to access stored information in a fraction of a second?
What is the main reason why computers do not get tired, bored, or lose concentration?
What is the main reason why computers do not get tired, bored, or lose concentration?
Which of the following is a limitation of computers based on the text?
Which of the following is a limitation of computers based on the text?
What type of computer is designed to perform a single specific task with pre-programmed instructions?
What type of computer is designed to perform a single specific task with pre-programmed instructions?
Which characteristic of a computer refers to the amount of time it takes to carry out a basic operation?
Which characteristic of a computer refers to the amount of time it takes to carry out a basic operation?
What aspect of computers makes them suitable for performing completely different types of work?
What aspect of computers makes them suitable for performing completely different types of work?
Why do computers need precise instructions even for the simplest action according to the text?
Why do computers need precise instructions even for the simplest action according to the text?
Which characteristic enables computers to store large amounts of information within a limited space and access it quickly?
Which characteristic enables computers to store large amounts of information within a limited space and access it quickly?
What type of data handled is used as one of the characteristics for classifying different types of computers?
What type of data handled is used as one of the characteristics for classifying different types of computers?
