Update

Muft Shiksha™ एक 100% Free Education Portal है 🇮🇳, जिसका उद्देश्य Class 9–12 के हर विद्यार्थी तक High-Quality Education को पूरी तरह मुफ्त पहुँचाना है। 🇮🇳 हम मानते हैं कि अच्छी शिक्षा किसी student की आर्थिक स्थिति पर निर्भर नहीं होनी चाहिए। 🇮🇳 हर विद्यार्थी को वही Quality Study Material, MCQs, Quizzes, Exam Preparation, Concept-Based Learning और Bilingual Support मिलना चाहिए, जो आमतौर पर महंगी Coaching या Premium Platforms में मिलता है। Muft Shiksha™ 🇮🇳 इसी सोच के साथ बनाया गया है

Subjects

General Knowledge

History and Generations of Computers.

This topic from Basic Computer Knowledge introduces Class 12 General Knowledge students to the historical development of computers and the major stages known as computer generations. Students learn how early machines using vacuum tubes evolved through transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and modern intelligent technologies. It explains the changing size, speed, storage, reliability, programming methods, and applications of computers, helping learners connect key technological advances with the way computers are used in education, business, science, communication, and everyday life.

Expert · Level 1 · 25 questions

Practice questions

01If a question mentions storing both instructions and data in memory, which architecture is identified?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

02The main separation in Harvard architecture is understood on what basis?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

03Von Neumann bottleneck points to which problem?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

04In which situation can Harvard architecture be considered better than von Neumann?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

05Why is Jacquard Loom studied in computer history even though it was not directly a computer?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

06The importance of punch cards in Analytical Engine was linked with which function?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

07The mill part of the Analytical Engine is matched with what in modern terms?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

08The store part of the Analytical Engine is linked with which modern concept?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

09What is the strongest clue to distinguish Difference Engine from Analytical Engine?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

10Why is it correct to link Ada Lovelace with the idea of algorithm?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

11What is the most accurate exam clue for Hollerith machine?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

12What relation is correct between Hollerith and IBM's historical roots?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

13On what basis should Zuse Z3 be distinguished from a modern PC?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

14Why should Atanasoff Berry Computer not be treated as a general purpose PC?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

15What is the correct historical context of Colossus?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

16Why is ENIAC placed in the first generation context?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

17Manchester Baby is important not because of size but because of what?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

18What common historical concept is present in EDVAC and EDSAC?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

19Which clue is most suitable for EDSAC?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

20What was the correct practical importance of UNIVAC I?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

21Which combined clue is most accurate for the first generation?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

22Which group correctly identifies the second generation?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

23Which clue is most decisive in a third generation case?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

24Fourth generation is identified not only by chips but also by which social effect?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

25What is the strongest clue in a hard question on fifth generation?

0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)

Answer and explanation

Add Muft Shiksha to your Home Screen

In Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.