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FIFTH GENERATION

                 Timeline: Present

                 Technology: Ultra large-scale integration (ULSI),
                 Artificial Intelligence (Developing the thinking power of
                 computer and make it do things like humans do.)

                 Example of Computer: Super Computers, Robots

                 Features:

                     Recognising voice
                     Making decisions

                     Translation of different languages
                    Still in the development phase






                    uiz   Bee        In which year mechanical computer was invented?
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                      FEATURES OF COMPUTERS


            Computers are present in all spheres of life whether it is at home, school, workplace or a
            mall. Following are some advantages of computers:
               Speed: A computer can perform large number of calculations within seconds.

               Storage Capacity: A computer is capable of storing large amount of data that can be
              retrieved, as and when required.
               Accuracy: A computer is capable of producing accurate results. If data entered in the

              computer is correct, then it never fails to produce correct results.
               Versatility: A computer can perform a variety of tasks and can be used in different
              fields like education, entertainment, healthcare, banking, etc.

               Diligence: A computer does not get tired and can work for longer hours without getting
              bored. It can perform with the same accuracy and speed, no matter how much time it
              takes.



                      LIMITATIONS OF COMPUTERS

            Computers  can do  accurate  work at  high speed,  yet  they  have some  limitations  as

            compared to human beings. Following are the limitations of computer:


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