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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 2 · 25 questions

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01RISC and CISC are distinguished in processor history on what basis?

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02What was the deeper importance of development from machine language to high level language?

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03Why is assembly language not considered a high level language?

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04Which analysis of FORTRAN and COBOL is correct?

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05Why is the compiler considered decisive in computer history?

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06What is the correct examination interpretation of the famous ‘bug’ story associated with Grace Hopper?

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07The historical importance of Intel 4004 is linked with what?

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08Why are Altair 8800 and IBM PC placed in the same development line?

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09What is the correct historical difference between Apple I and Macintosh?

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10Why is Xerox PARC studied as a research contribution rather than a product?

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11Why is limiting Douglas Engelbart only to the mouse incomplete?

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12What is the most correct relation between Unix and Linux?

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13What is the best reason to keep ARPANET separate from the Web?

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14What is the correct relation between Tim Berners Lee and Mosaic browser?

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15Why should mainframe and supercomputer not be distinguished only by size?

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16Which is the most correct historical position of minicomputers?

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17In which category is it most suitable to place PARAM series?

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18On what basis should analog digital and hybrid computers be classified at expert level?

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19Why is Moore's law treated as a supporting clue rather than a generation definition?

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20What does the shift from core memory to semiconductor RAM show?

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21What is the main conclusion of the shift from punch cards to magnetic storage media?

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22What is the expert level distinction between time sharing and multiprogramming?

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23Which option has an incorrect match of person and contribution?

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24What is the most important check before choosing the final answer in expert level history questions?

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25Why is the invention of the transistor considered so decisive in computer generations?

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