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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 6 · 25 questions

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01Why is Intel 4004 important in the context of fourth generation?

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02Why is Altair 8800 remembered in the personal computer movement?

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03Why is IBM PC treated as more than a normal product in history?

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04What is the historical difference between Apple I and Macintosh?

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05Why is Xerox PARC remembered more as a research laboratory than a market product?

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06How does Douglas Engelbart's demonstration connect with GUI history?

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07Why is it wrong to treat Unix and Linux as the same thing?

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08What is the importance of Linux in the open source movement?

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09Which technical idea was central in the development from ARPANET to Internet?

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10Why is the World Wide Web called a service of the Internet?

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11Why is Mosaic browser linked with popularization of the Web?

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12On what basis should the historical difference between mainframes and minicomputers be understood?

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13What is the correct basis to distinguish supercomputer and microcomputer?

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14What is the exam clue for connecting PARAM series with C DAC?

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15What is the hard clue to distinguish analog computer from digital computer?

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16In which case would the concept of hybrid computer be most suitable?

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17Why is Moore's law considered a supporting clue in generation questions?

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18What is the main technical meaning of shift from core memory to semiconductor memory?

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19The shift from punch cards to floppy disks shows which larger development?

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20Why is time sharing linked with third generation operating system development?

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21What is the exam caution between multiprogramming and multitasking?

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22Which option has the correct person and contribution pair?

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23If a case mentions expert system natural language and knowledge based decision, which generation is most correct?

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24What should be matched before choosing the final answer in hard level history questions?

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25RISC and CISC processors are linked with which difference in computer history?

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