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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.

Hard · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01If a question says the machine was intended to prepare mathematical tables, which is the best match?

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02What is the strongest reason for linking the Analytical Engine with the conceptual foundation of modern computers?

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03Why is Ada Lovelace's contribution treated as a programming idea rather than only machine use?

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04What common historical clue connects Hollerith's tabulating machine and the Jacquard Loom?

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05In which situation would Hollerith's machine be the correct answer?

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06What is the correct generational difference between Mark I and ENIAC?

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07What is the best clue to distinguish Colossus from ENIAC?

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08Why should the Atanasoff Berry Computer not be studied as a general purpose computer?

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09What was the most important historical conclusion from Manchester Baby?

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10EDVAC and the von Neumann report are most strongly linked with which idea?

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11When comparing EDSAC with EDVAC, which statement is correct?

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12How should UNIVAC I be understood in history after ENIAC?

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13Which option gives the correct chronological order of computer generation technologies?

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14If clues are large size high heat high power and machine language, what conclusion is correct?

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15In the context of the second generation, what was the most correct effect of transistors?

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16Which option best states the effect of integrated circuits in the third generation?

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17Which historical result is most linked with the arrival of microprocessors in the fourth generation?

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18Fifth generation should be identified not only by fast hardware but by which larger goal?

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19What was the main importance of the shift from machine language to assembly and high level languages?

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20What is the correct use based conclusion about FORTRAN and COBOL?

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21Why is compiler development considered decisive in computer history?

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22Which option gives the correct hard level match of person and contribution?

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23The importance of the Turing Machine is linked with what type of questions?

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24Which option best states the historical influence of Unix?

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25Linux kernel can be considered an example of which broader idea in computer history?

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