Page 19 - TP_iPlus_V2.1_Class5
P. 19

C.  Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false.

                    1.  Blaise Pascal is known as the ‘father of computers.’                              ......................
                    2.  IBM introduced PC-XT in 1983.                                                     ......................

                    3.  Cathode Ray tube is an example of third generation.                               ......................

                    4.  ENIAC was faster than Mark-I.                                                     ......................
                    5.  Abacus was invented 3000 years ago in India.                                      ......................

                 D.  Match the following:
                    1.  First Generation                      a.  Artificial Intelligence
                    2.  Second Generation                     b.  Integrated Chip
                    3.  Third Generation                      c.  Vacuum Tubes
                    4.  Fourth Generation                     d.  Transistors
                    5.  Fifth Generation                      e.  Microprocessor

                                                       Section B (Subjective)

                 A.  Short answer type questions:
                    1.  What is Step Reckoner?

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................

                    2.  What is a microprocessor?

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................

                    3.  Write down two features of the third generation computers.
                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................


                 B.  Long answer type questions:
                    1.   Imagine you have to choose between using a desktop computer and a laptop for school
                       work and entertainment. Which device would you prefer and why? Consider factors such
                       as portability, battery life and functionality in your decision.

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................
                    2.   How does the lack of feeling and emotion in computers impact their ability to connect,
                       empathise and communicate effectively compared to humans?

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................
                    3.  Write down two features of the fifth generation computers.

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................

                       ....................................................................................................................................................................................






                                                                                                                  17
                                                                                         Evolution of Computers
   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24