Exercise

Section: A Multiple Choice Questions.
1. IC stands for .................... .
    A. Integrated Chips
    B. Inter-related Circuits
    C. Integrated Circuits
2. Computers are classified into  .................... generations.
    A. Four
    B. Five
    C. Six
3. .................... generation computers used transistors.
    A. First
    B. Second
    C. Third
4. Use of .................... revolutionized the computer system completely.
    A. ICs
    B. Microprocessors
    C. Vacuum tubes
[Answer: 1-C, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B]

Section: B Fill in the blanks
1. A computer does calculation faster than human beings.
2. A computer has a large memory. 
3. A computer never gets tired.
4. A computer has no feelings/intelligence.

Section: C Quiz
1. Who invented the microprocessor?
Answer: Intel corporation invented microprocessor.
2. What was the time period of third generation computers?
Answer: The time period of the third generation was 1965 to 1971.

Section: D Very Short Answer Questions
1. Give one example for each of the following
     (a) First generation computers            EDVAC
     (b) Second generation computers      IBM 700
     (c) Third generation computers           IBM 360
     (d) Fourth generation computers       HP 9000
2. Why do computers have no intelligence?
Answer: Computers have not intelligence because these are the machine, that works according to the instruction given by the users.
3. What do you mean by versatility?
Answer: Versatility means variety. A computer is a versatile machine because it can perform any task.

Section: E Short Question Answers.
1. What are the limitations of a computer?
Answer: Limitation of a computer are that is does not have intelligence and feelings. It is dependent on the user for performing a task.     
2. Define Artificial Intelligence
Answer: Artificial Intelligence is a technique with which a machine is made to think and take a decision like human beings.

Section: F Long Answer Questions
1. List the characteristics of a computer
Answer: Characteristics of a computer are: Speed, Accuracy, Large memory, Diligence, and Versatility
2. Write any two differences between the first generation computers and the second generation computers.
Answer: Differences between the first generation computers and the second generation computers are: