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Which type of computer is characterized by its high storage capacity?
Which type of computer is characterized by its high storage capacity?
- Microcomputer
- Supercomputer
- Mainframe Computer (correct)
- Minicomputer
What is a program in the context of a computer?
What is a program in the context of a computer?
- The sequential list of instructions processed by the computer
- The software that allows computation and communication
- A set of instructions to achieve a desired objective (correct)
- The physical components of the computer
During which generation did computers first utilize vacuum tubes as a technology?
During which generation did computers first utilize vacuum tubes as a technology?
- First generation (correct)
- Second generation
- Fourth generation
- Third generation
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in a computer?
What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in a computer?
What are the two main components of a computer as mentioned in the text?
What are the two main components of a computer as mentioned in the text?
Which unit is used to store programs and data permanently in a computer?
Which unit is used to store programs and data permanently in a computer?
What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a computer's CPU?
What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a computer's CPU?
Which unit is used to feed data or programs into the computer?
Which unit is used to feed data or programs into the computer?
What is the base of a binary number?
What is the base of a binary number?
Which set of values comprises a digit 0 to 7?
Which set of values comprises a digit 0 to 7?
What is the smallest unit of data?
What is the smallest unit of data?
What is the group of 8 bits known as?
What is the group of 8 bits known as?
Which type of language is characterized by being user-friendly, machine independent, and readable?
Which type of language is characterized by being user-friendly, machine independent, and readable?
In which type of language are programs written using unconditional jumps/branches?
In which type of language are programs written using unconditional jumps/branches?
Which category of language involves data and instructions written in binary (0 or 1)?
Which category of language involves data and instructions written in binary (0 or 1)?
In which language paradigm are programs divided into a set of modules known as functions?
In which language paradigm are programs divided into a set of modules known as functions?
Study Notes
Computer Characteristics
- A computer characterized by its high storage capacity is a mainframe computer.
Program Definition
- A program is a set of instructions that a computer can execute.
Computer Generations
- First generation computers utilized vacuum tubes as a technology.
Control Unit Function
- The Control Unit (CU) retrieves and decodes instructions, generates control signals, and manages data flow in a computer.
Computer Components
- The two main components of a computer are the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Memory.
Storage Unit
- The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) is used to store programs and data permanently in a computer.
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) Function
- The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logical operations in a computer's CPU.
Input Unit
- The Input Unit is used to feed data or programs into the computer.
Binary Number System
- The base of a binary number is 2.
Octal Number System
- The set of values that comprises a digit 0 to 7 is the octal number system.
Data Units
- The bit is the smallest unit of data.
- A group of 8 bits is known as a byte.
Programming Languages
- A high-level language is characterized by being user-friendly, machine independent, and readable.
- An assembly language is one in which programs are written using unconditional jumps/branches.
- A machine language involves data and instructions written in binary (0 or 1).
- A procedural language is one in which programs are divided into a set of modules known as functions.
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Learn about decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal numbers, as well as the definitions of bit, nibble, byte, and word. Understand the concept of different number systems and their respective bases.
