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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 6 · 25 questions

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01On what basis will container technology be distinguished from virtual machines?

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02On what basis is edge computing distinguished from cloud computing?

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03Internet of Things should be linked with which change in computer history?

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04The history of embedded computers is linked with which idea?

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05What is the historical use based difference between microcontroller and microprocessor?

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06A smartphone can be seen as a result of which combined development in computer history?

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07What is the historical importance of mobile computing?

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08The development of laptop computers is an example of which larger change?

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09What major change did the open source movement bring in computer history?

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10What was the main goal of the GNU project in computer history?

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11Web two point zero is linked with which change in computer history?

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12Why was the development of search engines important in Web history?

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13Development of database management systems was linked with which need in computer use?

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14Relational database model is identified by which key idea?

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15Edgar Codd is associated with which computer science idea?

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16What was the main reason behind the emergence of the term software engineering?

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17What was considered a major benefit of object oriented programming development?

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18What was the importance of standardization in computer history?

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19Why did the binary system become important in computers?

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20Why is Boolean algebra important in computer history?

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21Claude Shannon is associated with what in computer and information history?

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22What is the main relation between embedded systems and IoT?

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23What is the difference between computer generations and computing eras?

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24Which option gives the correct classification of a modern technology?

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25What is the biggest mistake in expert level questions on history and generations?

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