BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A computer is described as an electronic device because; it is made up of electronic components and uses electric energy (such as electricity) to operate.
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer is an electronic device that takes input or output such as numbers, text, sound, image, animations, video, etc., processes it, and converts it into meaningful information that could be understood, presenting the changed input (processed input) as output.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main electronic components of a computer such as its central processor, interface connectors, memory controllers are all integrated into the motherboard. The peripheral components, sound cards, hard drives, interface cards, network cards, video cards, and cards for extra USB slots, are attached to the motherboard.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is input. Computer is an electronic device, which takes input from user in the form of data and instructions. In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or information appliance.
Detailed explanation-5: -Versatility refers to the ability of computer to perform a variety of tasks simple as well as complex. Computers are versatile unless designed for a specific application.