Basic Computer Terminology

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What is accuracy in computing?

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Accuracy refers to the degree of closeness of calculations or measurements to the actual or true values.

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What does rate mean in the context of computing?

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Rate in computing often refers to the speed at which data is processed or transferred.

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What is hardware?

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Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and storage devices.

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What is software?

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Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.

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What is input in computing?

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Input is the data or signals that are sent to a computer for processing.

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What is output in computing?

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Output is the data or signals that are produced by a computer after processing the input.