BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The human brain
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A machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions.
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A mechanical device used to aid in performing mathematical calculations.
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What people use to count
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Detailed explanation-1: -A COMPUTER is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions known as PROGRAM.
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
Detailed explanation-3: -Data manipulation is the process of changing or altering data in order to make it more readable and organized. For example, you can arrange data alphabetically to expedite the process of finding useful information. Another example of data manipulation is website management.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. The modern computer was developed in the 1940s.
Detailed explanation-5: -A computer is an electronic machine that accepts information, stores it until the information is needed, processes the information according to the instructions provided by the user, and finally returns the results to the user (Input Data, Manipulate Data, Store Data, Recall Data, and Output Data).