SSC
COMPUTER
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Question
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What is the main task of a general-purpose computing system?
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The main task is to execute programs.
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There is no main task. It can perform any task prescribed by a program.
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The main task depends on the system. Different systems may perform a different main task.
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The main task depends on the user. Different users may need the system to perform a different main task.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A computer is a machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (computation) automatically. Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as programs. These programs enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Processing Function Data processing is the core function of a computer system. To process this raw data the computer uses its CPU(Central Processing Unit) which is also known as the brain of the computer as it controls all the functions. i.e run scripts, control user commands, and many more.
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