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The first generation of computers was based on ....
Vacuum tube
Based on the principle of artificial intelligence
fifth generation computer
Hallmark of fourth generation computers
microprocessor
.... were introduced in second generation computers
Transistors
Computers used in classrooms, homes, banks, universities, etc
microcomputer
Our laptops are ... computers
portable
Secondary memory is also known as ....
auxiliary memory
3 functional componens
input - CPU -output
Data is accepted by a computer through the input unit connected to it. is definition of...
input
CPU stands for ....
Central Processing Unit
Example of input device is...
Joysticks, mice, keyboard, web cameras, MICR, OMR, OCR, touchscreens, smart card readers, digital readers, etc.
3 components of CPU
Control Unit - Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) - Memory Unit
3 language translators
compiler - interpreter - assembler
3 categorisation of software
system software - application software - utility software
2 categories of system software
operating system (OS) - Language translators
