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Understanding Computers: Hardware and Software

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What is the primary function of a computer?

To connect to the internet and browse websites

To provide entertainment through games and movies

To control physical devices like appliances

To manipulate and process information or data (correct)

What is the difference between hardware and software in a computer system?

Hardware is used to store data, while software is used to process data

Hardware is the physical components, while software are the instructions that run on the hardware (correct)

Hardware is the input devices, while software is the output devices

Hardware is the operating system, while software are the applications that run on it

Which of the following is not considered a personal computer?

Desktop computer

Game console (correct)

Smartphone

Laptop computer

What is the role of servers in the modern world?

<p>Servers are used to deliver web pages on the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a computer that is not a personal computer?

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Computers are electronic devices that manipulate information or data, viewing data as ones and zeros and combining them into complex things like photos, movies, websites, and games.
Computers use a combination of hardware (physical parts like internal components, monitor, keyboard) and software (instructions for the hardware).
Personal computers, like desktops and laptops, are the most common type, running on operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, iOS, or Android.
Apart from personal computers, computers come in various shapes and sizes, including TVs, game consoles, appliances like refrigerators, and servers that send information over networks and store files.
Servers play a crucial role in delivering web pages on the internet and storing/sharing files in offices, showcasing the diverse types of computers in our modern world.

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Explore the basics of computers, including how they manipulate data using hardware and software, the different types of computers such as personal computers and servers, and their role in our modern world. Learn about the various operating systems that run on personal computers.