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What was the processor used in the Apple-1 computer?
What was the processor used in the Apple-1 computer?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of 5th generation computers?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of 5th generation computers?
What was a significant development in the 5th generation of computers?
What was a significant development in the 5th generation of computers?
Which programming languages are commonly used in 5th generation computers?
Which programming languages are commonly used in 5th generation computers?
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What was a notable disadvantage of the Apple-1 computer?
What was a notable disadvantage of the Apple-1 computer?
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Which of the following is an example of a 5th generation computer?
Which of the following is an example of a 5th generation computer?
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Which of the following was a key advantage of third-generation computers utilizing integrated circuits?
Which of the following was a key advantage of third-generation computers utilizing integrated circuits?
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What was a major disadvantage associated with the manufacturing of third-generation integrated circuit chips?
What was a major disadvantage associated with the manufacturing of third-generation integrated circuit chips?
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Which of the following programming languages was utilized in third-generation computers?
Which of the following programming languages was utilized in third-generation computers?
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What was a significant transition that occurred with the IBM 360 series during the third generation of computers?
What was a significant transition that occurred with the IBM 360 series during the third generation of computers?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the storage capabilities of third-generation computers?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the storage capabilities of third-generation computers?
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What was a key characteristic of fourth-generation computers that utilized microprocessors and VLSI technology?
What was a key characteristic of fourth-generation computers that utilized microprocessors and VLSI technology?
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What was the primary advantage of the von Neumann architecture in early computer design?
What was the primary advantage of the von Neumann architecture in early computer design?
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What was a potential disadvantage of the von Neumann architecture in terms of memory access?
What was a potential disadvantage of the von Neumann architecture in terms of memory access?
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What was a significant contribution of John von Neumann in the context of computer memory?
What was a significant contribution of John von Neumann in the context of computer memory?
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How did the von Neumann architecture influence the manufacturing of early computers?
How did the von Neumann architecture influence the manufacturing of early computers?
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What was a significant historical impact of the von Neumann architecture?
What was a significant historical impact of the von Neumann architecture?
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What was a potential limitation of the von Neumann architecture in terms of storage capacity?
What was a potential limitation of the von Neumann architecture in terms of storage capacity?
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Study Notes
Computer System Components
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is responsible for data processing and exchanging data with memory.
- Memory holds data and programs for access by the CPU during processing.
- Output devices display the results of data processing to the user.
Functions of a Computer System
- Processing data, which may take various forms, and storing it temporarily or permanently.
- Moving data for processing and communication.
- Controlling the performance of functional units and managing computer resources.
Von Neumann Architecture
- Developed by John von Neumann, a mathematician and physicist.
- Based on the stored program concept.
- Major guidelines: memory holds both programs and data.
History of Computers
4th Generation (Microprocessor)
- APPLE-1 was created by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ron Wayne.
- Processor: MOS Technology 6502 processor running at 1.023 MHz.
- Memory: 4k RAM, expandable to 8k, 65k.
- OS: BASIC.
5th Generation (AI)
- Known as modern computers, still in development, and based on artificial intelligence.
- VLSI technology became ULSI, producing microprocessor chips with 10 million electronic components.
- Characteristics: high computing power, parallel processing, and development of AI software.
- Programming languages: C, C++, Java, .Net, and more.
Advantages and Disadvantages of 5th Generation Computers
- Advantages: reliability, security, convenience, operability, and various features and sizes.
- Disadvantages: exposure to cybercrimes, privacy issues, leak of confidential information, and human overdependence.
3rd Generation (Integrated Circuits)
- Advantages: higher storage capacity, speed, efficiency, and low maintenance cost.
- Disadvantages: integrated circuits were difficult to repair, and required air conditioning.
- Examples: PDP, Honeywell-6000, IBM-360 series.
IBM 360
- Represented the transition to the 3rd Generation of mainframe computers.
- Developed for high-speed data processing for scientific tasks and data processing.
- Supported both scientific computing and data processing.
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Description
Explore the advancements in computer technology during the 3rd generation, including the utilization of integrated circuits and high-level programming languages like FORTRAN-II to IV, COBOL, and PASCAL PL/1. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this era in computing history.
