FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a purpose-built computer system?
A
Laptop
B
Smartphone
C
Washing Machine
D
Desktop PC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It has CPU, and set of codes to operate. Washing machine can be called a computer because it has microprocessors and it run on some programs which allows it to be controlled. A computer is literally anything that computes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Almost every single mechanical or electrical device in the world will feature at least one embedded system. For example, a microwave, a toaster, a washing machine will all include an embedded system for carrying out micro tasks within the entire system.

Detailed explanation-3: -An embedded computer is a computer that is an integral part of an embedded system. It is a combination of computer hardware and software, designed to perform a specific task. Embedded computers are used only in washing machines and cars.

Detailed explanation-4: -A computer is a machine that can store and process information. Most computers rely on a binary system, which uses two variables, 0 and 1, to complete tasks such as storing data, calculating algorithms, and displaying information.

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