Question

• are machines able to blank retrieve and process information • can be classified by size and power • include the blank characteristics: - respond to specific instructions in a precise manner - can blank a prerecorded set of instructions - able to store and retrieve large amounts of information - use operating blank to function effectively

left side options: systems, perform, store, following

Explanation:

To solve this fill - in - the - blank problem about machine characteristics, we analyze each blank:

First blank (after "Are machines able to")

The context is about machines retrieving and processing information. The word that fits here is "store" because the phrase "Are machines able to store, retrieve and process information" makes sense. Machines need to store information before they can retrieve and process it.

Second blank (after "include the")

We are talking about the characteristics of machines. The word "following" is appropriate here as in "include the following characteristics", which is a common phrase to introduce a list of characteristics.

Third blank (after "can")

Machines follow a pre - recorded set of instructions (like computer programs). So the word "follow" fits here, making the sentence "can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions".

Fourth blank (after "use operating")

Machines use operating systems to function effectively. So the word "systems" is the correct fit, giving "use operating systems to function effectively".

Fifth blank (after "able to store and retrieve large amounts of information; can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions; respond to specific instructions in a precise manner; use operating systems to function effectively. They can be classified by size and power.")

The overall subject here is machines, and we need a verb that describes what machines do with these characteristics. The word "perform" fits well, as in "Machines perform..." to sum up their capabilities.

So the filled - in blanks are:

1. store
2. following
3. follow
4. systems
5. perform

The completed text is: "Are machines able to store, retrieve and process information? Can be classified by size and power. Include the following characteristics: respond to specific instructions in a precise manner; can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions; able to store and retrieve large amounts of information; use operating systems to function effectively. Machines perform..."

Answer:

To solve this fill - in - the - blank problem about machine characteristics, we analyze each blank:

First blank (after "Are machines able to")

The context is about machines retrieving and processing information. The word that fits here is "store" because the phrase "Are machines able to store, retrieve and process information" makes sense. Machines need to store information before they can retrieve and process it.

Second blank (after "include the")

We are talking about the characteristics of machines. The word "following" is appropriate here as in "include the following characteristics", which is a common phrase to introduce a list of characteristics.

Third blank (after "can")

Machines follow a pre - recorded set of instructions (like computer programs). So the word "follow" fits here, making the sentence "can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions".

Fourth blank (after "use operating")

Machines use operating systems to function effectively. So the word "systems" is the correct fit, giving "use operating systems to function effectively".

Fifth blank (after "able to store and retrieve large amounts of information; can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions; respond to specific instructions in a precise manner; use operating systems to function effectively. They can be classified by size and power.")

The overall subject here is machines, and we need a verb that describes what machines do with these characteristics. The word "perform" fits well, as in "Machines perform..." to sum up their capabilities.

So the filled - in blanks are:

1. store
2. following
3. follow
4. systems
5. perform

The completed text is: "Are machines able to store, retrieve and process information? Can be classified by size and power. Include the following characteristics: respond to specific instructions in a precise manner; can follow a pre - recorded set of instructions; able to store and retrieve large amounts of information; use operating systems to function effectively. Machines perform..."