Fourth Generation Computers

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True or false: Fourth generation computers used micro-processors for processing data efficiently and accurately?

True (A)

True or false: Fourth generation computers made use of programming languages such as C++, Java, C, and Visual Basic?

True (A)

True or false: The development of graphical user interfaces revolutionized the way users interacted with computers in the fourth generation?

True (A)

True or false: Fourth generation computers consumed more electricity compared to previous generations?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The development of computer networking began in the fourth generation with the introduction of LAN?

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What is the main component of a micro-processor?

<p>Control unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major components of a micro-processor?

<p>Control unit, Register array, Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?

<p>Carrying out arithmetic and logical operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is computer architecture?

<p>The structure and organization of components in a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of registers in a CPU?

<p>Index register, Accumulator, Instruction register, Program counter, Data register, Instruction counter, Stack pointer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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

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