Computers Lect I

SEM III- Computer Application

Question set for Lecture I

SET I- GENERATION TYPES & TYPES OF COMPUTERS

  1. What is the different Generations of Computers called as?
      Vacuum tubes/Transistors/Integrated Circuits/Microprocessors/Artificial Intelligence

  2. Give 2 examples for each generation of computers?
      1ST Generation: UNIVAC, ENIAC
      2ND Generation: IBM 401, IBM 7030
      3RD Generation:IBM360/370, CDC 6600
      4TH Generation: IBM PC, APPLE II
      5TH Generation: IBM NOTEBOOK, PENTIUM PC’s

  3. Which year was Macintosh computers introduced?
      1981/1984

  4. What is the memory source used in different Generations of   Computers?
      1ST Generation: Punched Cards, Magnetic Drums
      2ND Generation: Magnetic Cores, Magnetic Tapes
      3RD Generation: Magnetic Discs
      4TH Generation: Semiconductor magnetic Disc, Optical Disc
      5TH Generation: LSI memory, Optical Disc

  5. Define Desktop Computers?
      Systems you see around in Schools/homes/offices.

  6. Define Workstations?
      Powerful machines with greater than average speed   and popular among the Scientist/Engineers/Animators

  7. Define Notebook Computers?
      Portable computers, usually shape of 8.5/11 inch, works on AC currents or batteries.
      They weigh less than 8-3 pounds.

  8. Define Tablet Computers?
      They are lighter & can accept input from special pen called a stylus/digital pen-used to tap or write directly on the screen.

  9. Define Handheld Computers?
      Also know as Personal Digital Assistant, fits in your palm.
      Used for taking notes, displaying phone #, addresses, track up dates/agendas, etc.

  10. Define Network servers
      A network server is a computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other (client) computers over a local network or the Internet. Examples include Web servers, proxy servers, and FTP servers. Not only should you be familiar with using... [continues]

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