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Unit 1: Introduction and Evolution of Computer Long Question Answers (10 Marks)

This document outlines questions about the introduction and evolution of computers. It includes long answer questions defining computers and their characteristics, the fields of application of computers, and the different generations of computers. It also includes short answer questions about why computers are versatile, the application areas of computers, Charles Babbage's contributions, how information technology can help students, John Von Neumann's contributions, the differences between first and second generation computers, and technologies used in each generation. It concludes with short notes questions about several important figures and technologies in the early history of computers.

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Unit 1: Introduction and Evolution of Computer Long Question Answers (10 Marks)

This document outlines questions about the introduction and evolution of computers. It includes long answer questions defining computers and their characteristics, the fields of application of computers, and the different generations of computers. It also includes short answer questions about why computers are versatile, the application areas of computers, Charles Babbage's contributions, how information technology can help students, John Von Neumann's contributions, the differences between first and second generation computers, and technologies used in each generation. It concludes with short notes questions about several important figures and technologies in the early history of computers.

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Unit 1: Introduction and Evolution of Computer

Long Question Answers (10 marks):


1. Define computer system. Explain the characteristics of a computer.
2. What are the field of application of computers? Explain in detail. [HSEB
2065]
3. Explain the different generation of Computers. [HSEB 2065, 2066]
4. What do you mean by generation of computer? Explain the technology used
in different generation of computer. [HSEB 2067]
5. Describe about different eras of computer.
Short Question Answers (5 marks):
1. Why computer is known as versatile and diligent device? Explain. [HSEB
2069]
2. What are the application areas of computer? Explain in brief. [HSEB 2067]
3. Why is Charles Babbage known as 'Father of the Computer'? HSEB 2062
supp]
4. Describe any five ways in which information technology can help students
studying subjects other than computing? [HSEB 2062]
5. Why is John Von Neumann a remarkable name in the history of computer?
6. Compare and contrast between first and second generations of computer.
[HSEB 2011 supp]
7. Explain the technologies used in different generation of computer. [HSEB
2070 supp]
8. Pentium I computers are fourth generation computers. Why?
9. What are the advantages of transistors over vacuum tubes?
10.Write short notes on:
a. Charles Babbage [HSEB 2064]
b. AI
c. EDVAC
d. Abacus
e. Charles Babbage
f. Herman Hollerith [HSEB 2062]
g. John Von Neumann

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