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EMPOWERING LEARNERS FOR LIFE
CHAPTER- 1
Computer Generations
A. Tick (✓) the correct one.
1. In first generation, computers used:
a. Machine Language
b. Assembly Language
c. High Level Language
2. ENIAC is a ______ generation computer.
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
3. Third generation computers were characterised by the presence of:
a. Transistors
b. Vacuum Tubes
c. ICs
4. PDP-8 is an example of:
a. Super Computer
b. Personal Computer
c. Minicomputer
5. PARAM is an example of a:
a. Super Computer
b. Mainframe Computer
c. Minicomputer
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Machine language was used in the First generation computers.
2. IBM 1620 is a second generation computer.
3. The Integrated circuits(IC’s) was developed by Jack Kilby.
4. Fifth generation computers are mostly useful in Robotics.
5. Cray-I is a super computer.
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C. Write T for True and F for False statements.
1. In first generation computers, vacuum tubes were used. True
2. Second generation computers were smaller and cheaper than the first
generation computers. True
3. UNIVAC is a second generation computer. False
4. PDP-11 is an example of third generation computers. False
5. Mainframe computers are used for weather forecasting. False
D. Match the following columns.
[Link] Column A Column B Answer
1 Vacuum Tubes a. Microcomputer d. First Generation
Computers
2 Transistors b. Third Generation c. Second Generation
Computers Computers
3 Integrated Circuits c. Second Generation b. Third Generation
Computers Computers
4 Artificial d. First Generation e. Fifth Generation
Intelligence Computers Computers
5 Desktop e. Fifth Generation a. Microcomputer
Computers
E. Answer the following question
1. Explain the computer generations
Ans:
[Link] Generation (1940–1956)
Used vacuum tubes
Very big and expensive
Produced a lot of heat
Example: ENIAC
2. Second Generation (1956–1963)
Used transistors
Smaller and faster than first generation
Used less electricity
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More reliable
Example: IBM 1620, CDC 1604
3. Third Generation (1964–1971)
Used integrated circuits (ICs)
Even smaller and faster
Used keyboards and monitors
More user-friendly
Example: Honey well 6000 series
4. Fourth Generation (1971–Present)
Used microprocessors
Very small (personal computers)
Very fast and cheap
Example: Apple II
5. Fifth Generation (Present & Future)
Based on artificial intelligence (AI)
Can learn and think like humans
Used in robots and smart devices
Example: AI Robots, Smart phones
2. Name the types of computers
Ans :
Super computers
Mainframe computers
Minicomputers
Microcomputers
3. Distinguish between the mainframe computer and microcomputers:
Feature Mainframe computer Micro computer
Size Very big Small
Users Many users at the same time One user at a time
cost Very expensive cheap
Use Used in banks, big companies Used at home, school
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+974 44275957, +974 30313523 MISSION: “To provide an extraordinary environment for learning, bonding and all-round
development that helps create and mould world-class future leaders “ لتوفير بيئة غير عادية للتعلم والترابط
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VISION: “Empowering learners for life” "تمكين الطلبة للعيش.
+974 44275957, +974 30313523 MISSION: “To provide an extraordinary environment for learning, bonding and all-round
development that helps create and mould world-class future leaders “ لتوفير بيئة غير عادية للتعلم والترابط
enquiry@[Link] "والتنمية الشاملة التي تساعد على إنشاء وتشكيل قادة المستقبل على مستوى عالمي.