What is a Computer?

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What distinguishes computers from tools designed for manual work?

• They are made of wood and metal.

• They help us with physical tasks like lifting and moving.

• They are designed to manipulate information and help with thinking tasks.

• They are always very large and slow.

What materials were the earliest computers primarily constructed from?

• Plastic and silicon

• Wood and metal

• Glass and rubber

• Electrical wires and circuits

How did computers change by the 20th century?

• They became smaller and faster, fitting into pockets.

• They started using electrical components but were still large and slow.

• They were replaced by manual tools due to inefficiency.

• They were only used for controlling robots.

What was the initial primary function of computers when they first started out?

• Playing complex video games

• Controlling advanced robotics

• Performing basic calculations

• Facilitating global communication

Which of the following is a capability of modern computers?

• Only performing basic mathematical operations.

• Manipulating only physical objects like dirt and stone.

• Controlling robots and facilitating communication.

• Being exclusively made of wood and metal.