Multiple choice technology architecture

What are the four key functions of a computer system?

  1. input, processing, output, and storage

  2. keyboard, display, memory, and disk drive

  3. word processing, spreadsheets, database, and contact management

  4. read, write, calculate, and display

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The four fundamental functions of any computer system are input (accepting data), processing (manipulating data), output (presenting results), and storage (retaining data). Options B lists specific hardware components, C lists applications, and D mixes operations with presentation. The answer A correctly captures the functional categories of computing.