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Explain the process of data processing in a computer system.
The process of converting input data into the required output form with the help of a computer program is called data processing. It involves accepting raw data as input, processing the data according to specified rules, producing information as output, and storing the information for future use.
What are the five functions carried out by any digital computer?
Any digital computer carries out five functions: receiving data as input, storing the data/instructions in memory and using them when required, processing the data, converting it into useful information, and producing the results based on detailed step by step instructions given to it.
How would you define a computer?
A computer can be defined as an advanced electronic device that operates under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, accepts raw data as input, processes the data according to specified rules, produces information as output, and has the capability to store the data and produce the results based on detailed step by step instructions given to it.
What is the significance of the term 'data processors' in relation to computers?
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What are the functionalities of a computer?
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Which generation of computers was characterized by the invention of Integrated Circuits (ICs)?
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During which generation of computers were vacuum tubes used as a key technology?
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Which generation of computers saw the use of VLSI microprocessor technology?
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What technology was characteristic of the second generation of computers?
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What distinguished the fourth generation of computers from the previous generations?
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Study Notes
Definition of a Computer
- An advanced electronic device that operates under the control of stored instructions in its own memory.
Characteristics of a Computer
- Accepts raw data as input
- Processes data according to specified rules
- Produces information as output
- Stores information for future use
Data Processing
- Defined as converting input data into required output form with the help of a computer program
- Computers are also referred to as data processors
Definition of a Computer (Revised)
- A fast and accurate data processing system that:
- Accepts data
- Performs various operations on the data
- Has the capability to store the data
- Produces results based on detailed step-by-step instructions
Computer Functionalities
Five Functions of a Digital Computer
- Receive: Takes data as input
- Store: Stores data/instructions in memory and uses them when required
- Process: Processes data and converts it into useful information
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Test your knowledge of computers with this quiz! From basic functions to advanced operations, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this essential electronic device.
