The Evolution of Computers
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Which term refers to someone who manually carried out calculations instead of using an actual machine?

  • Binary format
  • Computer (correct)
  • Analog computer
  • Digital computer

    • What are the two distinct families of computing devices mentioned in the text?

  • Digital computers and analog computers (correct)
  • Vacuum tubes and personal computers
  • Sequential devices and binary formats
  • Computational power and software instructions

    • What is the binary format used to represent data in digital computers?

  • 0 and 1 (correct)
  • Computational power
  • Vacuum tubes
  • Sequential devices

    • What is the main function of computers in modern society?

    <p>Process, store, and retrieve data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the computational power of early digital computers compared to personal computers today?

    <p>Only a fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a computer?

    <p>To process, store, and retrieve data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the computational power of early digital computers compared to personal computers today?

    <p>Less than personal computers today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two distinct families of computing devices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Digital computers and historical analog computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'computer' originally refer to?

    <p>Someone who manually carried out calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what format are data represented in digital computers?

    <p>Binary format of '0' and '1'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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