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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Compute means to ___________________.
   2. A computer performs its functions in an ___________________ , ___________________ , ___________________ cycle.
   3. ___________________ memory or storage devices are used to store unlimited data.
   4. Data are made up of characters, ___________________ , ___________________ , or other special characters.
   5. The speed of today's computers is measured in ___________________ , ___________________ , ___________________ and picoseconds.
2. 2.

   Write True or False.

   1. Computer is also called Processor or Processing Machine.
   2. A computer is an electronic device that accepts data, performs calculations at high speed and displays the result.
   3. Data are raw facts, that have been collected and organised.
   4. Secondary memory or storage devices can be used to store unlimited data.
   5. Computers have intelligence as human beings.
3. 3.

   Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

   1. A computer has _________________ main functions.
      1. two
      2. four
      3. six
   2. _________________ refers to raw facts that are collected but not arranged.
      1. Input
      2. Output
      3. Data
   3. _________________ is the place where the data, instructions and information is stored.
      1. Keyboard
      2. Memory
      3. Printer
   4. The main advantages of computers are _________________ in manpower and _________________.
      1. reduction, paper work
      2. extra, output
      3. more, output
   5. The final result of processed data is called _________________.
      1. information
      2. output
      3. process
4. 4.

   What is a computer? Why it is named so?

5. 5.

   What are the characteristics of a computer?

6. 6.

   What are the main activities of a computer system?