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What Is a Computer and Data Processing Quiz

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What is a computer?

An electronic device that accepts, processes, and stores data (correct)

A device that only accepts data and stores it

An electronic device that performs operations on data but does not store it

A device that only follows instructions and does not process data

What is the equivalent of 'A' in binary number?

1111

1001

0011

01000001 (correct)

How many bytes are equivalent to 1 KB?

2048

512

1000

1024 (correct)

What does the term 'data processing' refer to?

Converting raw facts into processed information Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of 1 TB in bytes?

$1024^4$ bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a mainframe computer?

Provide services to many users locally inside organization networks or globally over the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a supercomputer?

Used to perform complex calculations related to applications like weather forecasting and system simulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an industrial computer?

Used in industry inside machines, cars, toys, and medical devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

Connected to motherboard buses to exchange data, select addresses, and execute external commands Signup and view all the answers

What are the common manufacturers of the CPU (Central Processing Unit)?

Intel (i3, i5, i7, xeron), AMD (ryzen family) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Fundamentals

A computer is an electronic device that takes in data, processes it, and produces the desired output.

Binary Number System

The equivalent of 'A' in binary number is 01000001.

Data Measurement

1 KB (Kilobyte) is equivalent to 1024 bytes.
1 TB (Terabyte) is equivalent to 1,024,000,000,000 bytes or 1 trillion bytes.

Data Processing

Data processing refers to the conversion of raw data into meaningful and useful information.

Computer Types

The main function of a mainframe computer is to process large amounts of data and provide centralized computing services.
The primary characteristic of a supercomputer is its extremely high processing speed.
The main purpose of an industrial computer is to control and monitor industrial processes in real-time.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The function of the CPU is to execute instructions and perform calculations.
Common manufacturers of the CPU include Intel, AMD, and IBM.

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Test your knowledge about computers, their functions, and data processing. This quiz covers topics such as the definition of a computer, its operations, and the processing of data into information.