Lesson - 3 Generations of Computer

 

4. Write suitable technical term for the following statements.

a. Technology being used in fifth generation computers. (Biochips)

b. The computer during the period 1971 to present days. (Fourth Generation Computer)

c. The programming language used in third generation computer. (High Level Language)

d. The processor built on a single chip. (Microprocessor) 

5. Write very short answer of the following questions.

a. What is the duration of second-generation computers?

Ans: 1955 – 1964 is the duration of second-generation computers.

b. Which electronic component was used by third-generation computers?

Ans: Integrated circuit was used by third-generation computers.

c.Write one example of first-generation computer.

Ans: ENIAC or UNIVAC-I

d. Which generation computers are portable?

Ans: Fourth-generation computers are portable.

 

6. Write short answer of the following questions.

a. What is computer generation?

Ans: Generation in computer means a change in technology a computer was being used. Generations of computers are based on their hardware and software architecture.

b. Write two advantages of second-generation computers over first generation computers.

Ans: The advantages of second-generation computers over first-generation computers are:

Ø      They are smaller in size as compared to the first generation of computers.

Ø      They used less energy and were not heated as much as first-generation computers.

c. List any three disadvantages of first-generation computers.

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d. List any two benefits expected in fifth generation computers.                                                                                                 

Ans:

    » These computers are much faster than other generation computers.

    » These computers are much smaller in size than other generation computers.

    » They are portable and easy to handle.

    » Development of true artificial intelligence.

    » Advancement in Parallel Processing.