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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 5 · 25 questions

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01If a question gives clues about theoretical limits of computation and an abstract machine, the correct answer relates to whom?

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02If a machine stores both program and data in memory, which concept does it indicate?

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03What is the general meaning of von Neumann bottleneck?

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04Why can Harvard architecture be useful in some embedded systems?

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05Which idea creates the historical relation between Jacquard Loom and modern programming?

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06The role of punch cards in Babbage's Analytical Engine most closely resembles what?

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07Why is the Difference Engine not treated as a general purpose machine?

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08Which clue is most useful when linking the Analytical Engine with general purpose idea?

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09What is the correct relation between Hollerith machine and IBM's historical roots?

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10How will you distinguish Zuse Z3 historically from a modern laptop?

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11Which statement is more correct when comparing ABC and ENIAC?

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12Why is Colossus linked with secrecy and war in computing history?

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13Which statement about ENIAC is most careful for exams?

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14Why is Manchester Baby considered important rather than only a small experiment?

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15Why is EDSAC placed among practical stored program computers?

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16In which case would choosing UNIVAC I be correct?

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17Why should the shift from vacuum tubes to transistors not be seen only as size reduction?

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18Why is integrated circuit considered the center of the third generation?

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19Why is it useful to study microprocessor and VLSI together?

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20Why is identifying the fifth generation only by chronology a weak method?

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21In first generation programming clues, which input medium was common with machine language?

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22What caution is correct when linking assembly language with second generation?

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23FORTRAN and COBOL should be remembered not only as language names but on what basis?

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24Why can a compiler be called a bridge in programming history?

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25What is the correct historical and technical conclusion about the famous ‘bug’ incident associated with Grace Hopper?

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