10 Questions
What is a computer system?
A complete computer with hardware, operating system, and peripheral equipment
What enables computers to perform a wide range of tasks?
Programs
What powers the Internet?
Computers
What are examples of industrial and consumer products that use computers as control systems?
Industrial robots and computer-aided design
What is a modern digital electronic computer capable of performing?
Generic sets of operations known as programs
What is a computer?
A machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically.
What does a computer system include?
Hardware, operating system (main software), and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation.
What are examples of simple special-purpose devices that use computers as control systems?
Microwave ovens and remote controls.
What is the Internet powered by?
Computers.
What is a modern digital electronic computer capable of performing?
Generic sets of operations known as programs.
Study Notes
What is a Computer System?
- A computer system is a modern digital electronic computer capable of performing a wide range of tasks
- A computer system includes a computer and enables computers to perform a wide range of tasks
Computer Control Systems
- Examples of industrial products that use computers as control systems include manufacturing systems and traffic management systems
- Examples of consumer products that use computers as control systems include washing machines and cameras
The Internet
- The Internet is powered by computers
- Computers power the Internet, enabling global communication and information exchange
Computer Capabilities
- A modern digital electronic computer is capable of performing complex tasks, including calculations, data processing, and information storage
- Computers can perform tasks quickly and accurately, making them essential in various aspects of modern life
Simple Special-Purpose Devices
- Examples of simple special-purpose devices that use computers as control systems include traffic lights and elevator systems
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