Question
Which of the following statements is the simplest and most accurate definition of a computer?
A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.
A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.
A computer is a machine that can be programmed.
A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.
A computer is something that performs calculations by following and executing specific instructions to solve a problem.
A computer is a machine that is able to solve any problem.
A computer is a machine that can be programmed.
A computer is something that runs applications and accesses the internet.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The simplest and most accurate definition of a computer among the options provided is:
**A computer is a machine that can be programmed.**
This definition captures the essential characteristic of computers, which is their ability to follow instructions (i.e., be programmed) to perform a variety of tasks.
**A computer is a machine that can be programmed.**
This definition captures the essential characteristic of computers, which is their ability to follow instructions (i.e., be programmed) to perform a variety of tasks.