Multiple choice

Which of the following is not one of the three basic categories of tasks a computer can perform?

  1. Arithmetic operations

  2. Comparison operations

  3. Storage and retrieval operations

  4. Printing operations
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The three fundamental categories of operations a computer performs are: arithmetic operations (calculations), comparison operations (logical decisions), and storage/retrieval operations (managing data). Printing is a specific output operation, not a basic category.

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