Comp Chap 1

An electronic device, operating under the control of information, that can accept data, process the data, produce output and store the results for future use

Verified Answer
A. Input
B. Computer
C. Software
D. Hardware
E. None of these

Explanation:

The description provided perfectly defines a computer. A computer is an electronic device designed to accept data (input), process it according to a set of instructions (control of information/programs), produce results (output), and store these results for later use. Option (a) 'Input' is only one part of this definition. Option (c) 'Software' refers to the programs that run on a computer, not the device itself. Option (d) 'Hardware' refers to the physical components, but the definition describes the functionality of the entire system, which is a computer. Therefore, 'Computer' (b) is the most accurate answer.