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Unit-1 : Computer Basics
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Draw the structure of computer organization.
Which are the capabilities of processing unit?
How we can say computer satisfy the diligence characteristic?
Justify the statement: “Computer has no feelings.”
How stored program concept is essential?
Give the full form of following abbreviation used in
computer terminology: IBM, ENIAC, EDVAC, EDSAC,
UNIVAC I, IC, SSI, MSI, LSI, VLSI, ULSI.
Define the structure of vacuum tube.
What are the advantages of transistors over vacuum tubes?
What is an IC? How it helps in reducing the size of computers?
What is the key difference between LSI and VLSI?
Define: Microcomputer.
Which technology is known as SSI?
Which technology is known as MSI?
List main three functions of input unit.
Answer the following in detail.(Long Question)
1. Explain the simple model of computer.
2. List and explain at least eight characteristics of computer.
3. Explain stored program concept for following series:
1, 2, 3, 4, …, n.
4. Pick out a recipe from a popular magazine and express it as step-by-step procedure.
5. Devise flowchart corresponding to algorithm of question-4 given in the text.
6. Using the model of computer explain how question-5 flowchart will be executed by
computer.
7. Give the difference between all generation (period) of computers for features like
hardware technologies and key characteristics of that period’s computer.
8. Give the difference between all generation (period) of computers for features like
software technologies and some representative system during that period.
9. List all characteristics of third generation computer and explain any six in brief.
10. Draw Von Neumann architecture to illustrate the basic organization of computer
system and explain the functions of the various units.
11. How many types of storage are normally there in the storage unit of computer system?
Justify the need for each storage type.
12. Differentiate between the characteristics of primary and secondary storage of a computer
system.
Answer the following multiple choice question.
1. Among the following which one is a characteristic of computer.
(A) Algorithm
(B) Programming Language
(C) No I.Q.
(D) Flowchart
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2. Which one of below not belong to ENIAC
(A) Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
(B) Eckert and Mauchly
(C) University of Pennsylvania
(D) None of above
3. Transistors were introduced in which computer generation?
(A) Second
(B) Third
(C) Forth
(D) Fifth
4. Multimedia application was introduced in which computer generation?
(A) Second
(B) Third
(C) Forth
(D) Fifth
5. Portable computers were introduced in which computer generation?
(A) Second
(B) Third
(C) Forth
(D) Fifth
6. Rectangles are used to represent----------------------(A) Input operation
(B) Output operation
(C) Start and stop
(D) All of these
7. Who invented second generation computer?
(A) John Bardeen
(B) Jack Kilby
(C) Eckert and Mauchly
(D) None of these
8. Vacuum tubes are used in which computer generation?
(A) Fifth
(B) Fourth
(C) First
(D) Second
9. UNIVAC is the example of which computer generation?
(A) Second
(B) First
(C) Third
(D) None of this
10. MSI contains how many components on single chip?
(A) Hundred
(B) Thousands
(C) Ten to twenty
(D) Thirty to Forty
State the following statement as true or false and provide proper justification.
1. Most instructions are carried out in less than a hundred of a second.
2. During third generation period, UNIX operating system and C programming language
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become very popular.
3. Computers are devoid of emotions.
4. Steve jobs is considered father of modern computer.
5. Primary Storage retains data without power.
6. Control Unit is the brain of a computer.
7. To express flowcharts in more precise way is called algorithm.
8. Artificial Intelligence is introduced in Fourth Generation computers.
9. In order to solve a problem using a computer it is necessary to evolve an algorithm.
10. A computer is designed using three basic unit.
Fill the following blanks with answer.
1. The ____________________ is primarily used as an aid in formulating and understanding
algorithm.
2. To express the flowchart in a more precise and concise notation called a
____________________.
3. ____________________ are circuits consisting of several electronic components like
transistor, resistors and capacitors grown on a single chip of silicon eliminating
wired interconnection between components.
4. ULSI technology evolved in ____________________ period.
5. CD-ROM was introduced in ____________________computer generation.
6. WWW was introduced in __________ computer generation.
7. A Computing machine designed to carry out algorithms for _________________.
8. Storing a program in memory concept is introduced by_____________________.
9. Ability to perform given task automatically is called ___________________.
10. Transistor technology evolved in ____________________period.
Match the following with best of manner.
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1. Transistor
2. Vacuum Tube
IC containing ten to twenty
3. component
4. Fourth generation computer
5. Primary storage
6. Magnetic disk
7. ALU
8. Control unit
9. CPU
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B
- Secondary storage
- GUI facility
- Main memory
- Better electronic switching device
than
vacuum tube
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Central nervous system for other of
computer systems
CU + ALU
- Invented in first generation
period
- First electronic computer
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10. ENIAC
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SSI
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