Asked by hannah mazzeo on May 26, 2024
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Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere.Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer.Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
B) Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out.
C) The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants.
D) The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.
Coffeemaker
A kitchen appliance used for brewing coffee from ground coffee beans or coffee pods.
- Identify the function of embedded computers and their impact on enhancing safety and convenience in different apparatuses.
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Natalierose BuntonMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The coffeemaker is an example of a computer as it has a programmed timer to turn it on and make coffee at a specific time every day. The other choices are not examples of computers as they do not have programmed functions or automated processes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the function of embedded computers and their impact on enhancing safety and convenience in different apparatuses.