10 Questions
True or false: Fourth generation computers used micro-processors for processing data efficiently and accurately?
True
True or false: Fourth generation computers made use of programming languages such as C++, Java, C, and Visual Basic?
True
True or false: The development of graphical user interfaces revolutionized the way users interacted with computers in the fourth generation?
True
True or false: Fourth generation computers consumed more electricity compared to previous generations?
False
True or false: The development of computer networking began in the fourth generation with the introduction of LAN?
True
What is the main component of a micro-processor?
Control unit
What are the major components of a micro-processor?
Control unit, Register array, Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)
What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?
Carrying out arithmetic and logical operations
What is computer architecture?
The structure and organization of components in a computer system
What are the types of registers in a CPU?
Index register, Accumulator, Instruction register, Program counter, Data register, Instruction counter, Stack pointer
Study Notes
Fourth Generation Computers
- Used micro-processors for processing data efficiently and accurately
- Utilized programming languages such as C++, Java, C, and Visual Basic
- Witnessed the revolution of graphical user interfaces, changing the way users interact with computers
- Did not consume more electricity compared to previous generations
Micro-processor
- The main component of a micro-processor is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Major components of a micro-processor include:
- Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- Control Unit
- Registers
- The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logical operations
Computer Architecture
- Refers to the design and organization of a computer's internal components
- Includes the structure and relationships between different components, such as the CPU, memory, and input/output devices
Registers
- Types of registers in a CPU include:
- General Purpose Registers
- Floating Point Registers
- Index Registers
- Stack Registers
Test your knowledge about the characteristics of fourth generation computers, including the use of microprocessors, programming languages, graphical user interfaces, and energy consumption.
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