Computer Basics Quiz
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Computers were used for business and ______ applications.

scientific

Integrated circuits allowed for even smaller and more powerful ______.

computers

High-level programming languages like COBOL and Fortran became more ______.

common

The invention of microprocessors (single-chip CPUs) led to personal ______.

<p>computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

The internet and the World Wide Web transformed how computers are ______.

<p>used</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computer is an electronic device that takes data or instructions as input, process data and provide useful information as output. It is a versatile and programmable machine capable of performing a wide range of operations, from basic arithmetic calculations to complex data analysis and running sophisticated software applications. Applications areas of Computers: 1) Data Processing(Commercial use) 2) Numerical Computing(Scientific use) 3) Text Processing(office and educational use) 4) Message Communication (E mail) 5) Image Processing(animation and industrial use) 6) Voice Recognition(Multimedia) HISTORY OF COMPUTERS: Computers have evolved over the years through several generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. These generations are broadly categorized as follows: 1.First Generation (1940s - 1950s): Key Technology: ______ Notable Computers: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, EDSAC Characteristics: Used vacuum tubes for electronic components. Were extremely large and consumed a lot of power. Operated in machine language, with no high-level programming languages. Were primarily used for scientific and military applications.

<p>Vacuum Tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computers have evolved over the years through several generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. These generations are broadly categorized as follows: 1.First Generation (1940s - 1950s): Key Technology: Vacuum Tubes Notable Computers: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, EDSAC Characteristics: Used vacuum tubes for electronic components. Were extremely large and consumed a lot of power. Operated in machine language, with no high-level programming languages. Were primarily used for scientific and military applications. 2.Second Generation (Late 1950s - Early 1960s): Key Technology: ______ Notable Computers: IBM 700 series, CDC 1604 Characteristics: Replaced vacuum tubes with transistors, making computers smaller, faster, and more reliable. Assembly languages and early high-level languages were developed. Magnetic core memory was introduced.

<p>Transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computers have evolved over the years through several generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. These generations are broadly categorized as follows: 1.First Generation (1940s - 1950s): Key Technology: Vacuum Tubes Notable Computers: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, EDSAC Characteristics: Used vacuum tubes for electronic components. Were extremely large and consumed a lot of power. Operated in machine language, with no high-level programming languages. Were primarily used for scientific and military applications. 2.Second Generation (Late 1950s - Early 1960s): Key Technology: Transistors Notable Computers: IBM 700 series, CDC 1604 Characteristics: Replaced vacuum tubes with transistors, making computers smaller, faster, and more reliable. Assembly languages and early high-level languages were developed. Magnetic core memory was ______.

<p>introduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computer is an electronic device that takes data or instructions as input, process data and provide useful information as output. It is a versatile and programmable machine capable of performing a wide range of operations, from basic arithmetic calculations to complex data analysis and running sophisticated software applications. Applications areas of Computers: 1) Data Processing(Commercial use) 2) Numerical Computing(Scientific use) 3) Text Processing(office and educational use) 4) Message Communication (E mail) 5) Image Processing(animation and industrial use) 6) Voice Recognition(Multimedia) HISTORY OF COMPUTERS: Computers have evolved over the years through several generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. These generations are broadly categorized as follows: 1.First Generation (1940s - 1950s): Key Technology: ______ Notable Computers: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, EDSAC Characteristics: Used vacuum tubes for electronic components. Were extremely large and consumed a lot of power. Operated in machine language, with no high-level programming languages. Were primarily used for scientific and military applications.

<p>Vacuum Tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Computers have evolved over the years through several generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. These generations are broadly categorized as follows: 1.First Generation (1940s - 1950s): Key Technology: Vacuum Tubes Notable Computers: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, EDSAC Characteristics: Used vacuum tubes for electronic components. Were extremely large and consumed a lot of power. Operated in machine language, with no high-level programming languages. Were primarily used for scientific and military applications. 2.Second Generation (Late 1950s - Early 1960s): Key Technology: ______ Notable Computers: IBM 700 series, CDC 1604 Characteristics: Replaced vacuum tubes with transistors, making computers smaller, faster, and more reliable. Assembly languages and early high-level languages were developed. Magnetic core memory was introduced.

<p>Transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Computer Basics Quiz
10 questions

Computer Basics Quiz

FineLookingAlexandrite avatar
FineLookingAlexandrite
Computer and Data Processing Basics
12 questions
Computer Basics Quiz
10 questions

Computer Basics Quiz

LawAbidingPetra avatar
LawAbidingPetra
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser