Computer Basics and History Quiz

The characteristics of computers mentioned in the text include speed, accuracy, diligence, versatility, and storage capacity.

The text mentions two types of stored program computers: Von Neumann architecture and Harvard architecture.

The four classifications of computers mentioned in the text are supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Supercomputers are the fastest and most powerful, mainframe computers are large and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, minicomputers are smaller than mainframes but larger than microcomputers, and microcomputers are small and commonly used for personal and office tasks.

<p>The basic organization of computers encompasses the central processing unit (CPU), memory, input/output devices, and secondary storage. The CPU carries out instructions, memory stores data and instructions, input/output devices allow communication with the computer, and secondary storage retains data when the computer is turned off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides examples of structured programming paradigms such as monolithic programming, procedural programming, and object-oriented programming (OOP).</p> Signup and view all the answers