Lesson 2: History of Computer Flashcards
1
Q
It is an electronic device that manipulates information, or
data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
A
Computer
2
Q
Three principal characteristics of computer:
A
- responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined
manner. - It can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions.
- It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.