What are the four main tasks that a computer must perform?

How Computers Work: What Makes a Computer, a Computer?

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Computers
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12th Grade
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Robin Wiethüchter
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Input, Transfer, Process, Archive
Receive, Analyze, Output, Delete
Input, Calculate, Display, Store
Input, Store, Process, Output
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a computer's processor?
To connect to the internet
To display information on the screen
To manipulate information using algorithms
To store data permanently
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did early computers differ from modern computers?
They could perform more complex tasks
They were faster and smaller
They used mechanical parts instead of electrical components
They were designed for personal use
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of output from a computer?
Receiving input from a keyboard
Processing information with an algorithm
Displaying a video on a screen
Storing data in memory
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'algorithm' refer to in computing?
A type of computer hardware
A series of commands for processing data
A method for storing information
A way to connect to the internet
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary function of the earliest computers?
To play games
To control robots
To manipulate numbers
To connect to the internet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of input in computer operations?
It is not necessary for computer function
It is the final step in processing
It tells the computer what actions to perform
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of all computers, regardless of their design?
They are all portable devices
They take in information, store it, process it, and output results
They all connect to the internet
They can only perform calculations
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