10 Questions
What is the primary function of a computer?
Accepting raw data and processing it with a set of instructions
From which Latin word is the term 'computer' derived?
Computare
What was the first computer believed to be invented by Charles Babbage?
Analytical Engine
Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions from software and hardware?
Processor
What is the primary memory for data transfer between the CPU and storage in a computer?
Memory
What represents decimal numbers through a string of binary digits in a computer?
Software
Which term is used for the components of a computer such as wires, transistors, circuits, and hard disk?
Hardware
Who is known as the father of the computer?
Charles Babbage
What was used as read-only memory in the Analytical Engine?
Punch cards
What can a computer process other than numerical calculations?
Both numerical and non-numerical calculations
Explore the fundamental concepts of computers, including input, processing, and output of data. Learn about the versatility of computers in performing various types of calculations and operations, and how they are designed to execute applications.
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