30 Questions
What was the primary material used in the memory element of the third generation computers?
Metal Oxide Semiconductors
What is the main advantage of integrated circuits compared to transistors?
They are smaller in size
What was the primary feature of the second generation computers?
They used transistors
What is the characteristic of computers in the third generation that allows them to perform multiple tasks simultaneously?
Multi-processing ability
What is the name of the programming language used in the second generation computers?
Assembly language
What is the technological invention that led to the third generation of computers?
Integrated Circuit
What are the two main components of a computer?
The hardware and the software
What is the primary difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is volatile, while ROM is non-volatile
What is the term for the physical elements that make up a computer system?
Computer hardware
Who is credited with inventing the mechanical calculator in 1642?
Blaise Pascal
What is the term for the generation of computers that allowed devices to run many different applications at once?
Third generation
What is the acronym for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer?
ENIAC
Why is RAM considered 'random access'?
Because you can access any memory cell directly
What is the primary way digital computers record data?
By counting in discrete variables corresponding to 'on' and 'off' states of electricity.
What is a characteristic of ROM?
It stays active regardless of whether power supply is turned on or off
What is the main purpose of analogue computers?
For measurement purposes, such as measuring temperature.
What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is volatile, ROM is not
What type of computers combines the concepts of digital and analogue computers?
Hybrid computers
What is the function of a hard drive?
To store your operating system and application programs
What is the primary characteristic of general purpose computers?
They can be programmed for multiple tasks.
What is a characteristic of secondary memory?
It stores data and programs permanently
How do hard disks store data?
On an electromagnetically charged surface
What type of computers is designed for a specific task?
Special purpose computers
What is an example of a special purpose computer?
Calculator
What is the primary function of the input unit in a computer?
To accept and convert data from the outside world
What is the purpose of the storage unit in a computer?
To hold data and instructions for processing and later use
Which of the following is a type of primary storage?
RAM
What happens to the data in primary storage when the computer is switched off?
It is lost
Why is the primary storage more expensive compared to the secondary storage?
Because it is faster
What is the function of the keyboard in a computer?
To accept data and instructions from the outside world
Learn about the characteristics of second generation computers, including the use of transistors, magnetic drums, and assembly language. Explore the advantages and features of computers from this era, such as reduced size and lower power consumption.
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