Questions and Answers
Which type of computer is used in aerospace, automotive, chemical, electronics, and petroleum industries?
A type of computer used in hospitals to record patient's heartbeat?
Describe how computers are classified.
Computers are classified based on their size, purpose, and functionality.
Write the application areas of different types of computers based on size.
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Differentiate between low-level language and high-level language.
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List the advantages of high-level languages over low-level languages.
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Write a short note on any two programming languages.
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Which programming language was developed in 1964 by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz?
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The intersection of a row and a column is called a ____.
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What is the contextual tab of a table?
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Second-generation languages used machine language.
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Machine language had no defined syntax.
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High level languages have numerous advantages over low level programming languages.
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Mainframes are the most powerful and most expensive among digital computers.
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C++ is an object-oriented programming language.
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To insert a row above the selected row, click:
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To insert a column to the left of the selected column, which option do we choose?
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Breaking up a cell is called ____.
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Combining two or more cells in the same row or column is called ____.
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Study Notes
Types of Computers
- Supercomputer: Utilized in aerospace, automotive, chemical, electronics, and petroleum industries for complex computations and simulations.
- Mainframe Computer: Commonly used for Credit Card (CC) processing, capable of handling vast amounts of data and transactions.
- Microcomputer: Designed for personal and home use; smaller and less powerful.
- Hybrid Computer: Combines features of analog and digital computers, used in specific applications like hospitals for monitoring patients.
Computer Languages
- Machine Language: Comprises binary digits (0 and 1) only; directly understood by computers and consists of small instructions called mnemonic codes.
- Assembly Language: A low-level programming language that is machine-dependent and requires translation to machine language.
- High-level Language: More abstract, user-friendly, and machine-independent, enabling easier program writing and execution across different machines.
Programming Languages Match
- BASIC: Developed by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz in 1964, ideal for beginners.
- PASCAL: Created by Niklaus Wirth, focuses on structured programming.
- C++: Developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, supports object-oriented development.
- Python: Created by Guido van Rossum, known for its simplicity and readability.
- Java: Developed by James Gosling, widely used for cross-platform applications.
Classification and Application Areas
- Computers are classified by size (Micro, Mainframe) and purpose (general-purpose vs specific).
- Application areas vary based on type:
- Microcomputers: Personal computing, education, and small businesses.
- Mainframe Computers: Large-scale transaction processing in banks and corporations.
Low-level vs High-level Languages
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Low-level Languages:
- Closely related to the hardware; requires understanding of machine code.
- More efficient but harder to troubleshoot and less readable.
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High-level Languages:
- Easier to write, read, and maintain; closer to human language.
- Supports complex data structures and abstraction.
Advantages of High-level Languages
- Easier to learn and use compared to low-level languages.
- Enhanced productivity due to simplified syntax and constructs.
- Better portability across various machine architectures.
Fill in the Blanks
- A cell is the intersection of a row and a column in a table.
- Tables can be created using methods such as Insert Table and Draw Table.
- Merging combines two or more cells into one larger cell.
True or False
- Second-generation languages did use machine language: True
- Machine language has a defined syntax: False
- High-level languages have many advantages: True
- Mainframes are the most powerful and expensive: True
- C++ is an object-oriented language: True
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Explore the various types of computers, including supercomputers, mainframes, and microcomputers, along with their applications in different industries. Additionally, delve into the distinct categories of programming languages, from machine language to high-level languages, highlighting their features and usability.
