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d.  Which of the following is an example of the fourth generation computers?

                   (i)  Apple Macintosh               (ii)  IBM 360                   (iii)  Honeywell 200


            2.  Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.

                a.  Napier's Bones was the first-ever invented computer.


                b.  Charles Babbage invented the Difference Engine.

                c.   Analytical Engine was invented in 1898.


                d.   Abacus is the first mathematical calculator in the world.


            3.  Answer in one or two words.

                a.  Name the technology used in the fourth generation of computers.               ____________
                b.   Name one example of a third generation computer.                             ____________

                c.   Which was the first mathematical calculator in the world?                    ____________

                d.   Name the technology used in the first generation of computers.               ____________

            4.  Think and answer.

                a.  What is Napier's Bones?

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                b.  What is Analytical Engine?

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                c.   Which technology was used in the third generation of computers?

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                d.  List the features of fourth generation computers. Give one example.

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            5.  Competency-based/Application-based questions:                         Century   #Experiential Learning
                                                                                        Skills
                a.   Dev’s mother told him about the computers that were made up of integrated circuits.
                   Which generation of computers is she talking about?
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                b.   Sahil’s brother asked him about the computers that are used nowadays. Which generation
                   of computers do we currently use?

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