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What type of computer is room-sized and requires special rooms with air-conditioning?
What type of computer is room-sized and requires special rooms with air-conditioning?
Which type of computer is described as the size of a large filing cabinet with slightly less computing power than mainframes?
Which type of computer is described as the size of a large filing cabinet with slightly less computing power than mainframes?
What type of computer is equipped with a microprocessor and designed for individual users?
What type of computer is equipped with a microprocessor and designed for individual users?
Which type of computer could be operated in ordinary rooms and was cheaper than mainframes?
Which type of computer could be operated in ordinary rooms and was cheaper than mainframes?
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When did the microprocessor lead to the construction of microcomputers?
When did the microprocessor lead to the construction of microcomputers?
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Before the wide availability of computers, how was automatic control of machines achieved?
Before the wide availability of computers, how was automatic control of machines achieved?
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What was the significant breakthrough that allowed machines and industrial processes to be computer controlled?
What was the significant breakthrough that allowed machines and industrial processes to be computer controlled?
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What is the main function of an ALU in a microprocessor?
What is the main function of an ALU in a microprocessor?
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How does a register differ from an ALU in a microprocessor?
How does a register differ from an ALU in a microprocessor?
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What is the purpose of the address bus in a microprocessor?
What is the purpose of the address bus in a microprocessor?
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Why does a microprocessor handle larger words in chunks of 8 bits?
Why does a microprocessor handle larger words in chunks of 8 bits?
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Which component of a microprocessor is responsible for fast data manipulation that does not require external memory access?
Which component of a microprocessor is responsible for fast data manipulation that does not require external memory access?
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