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1
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1st generation

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1946-1958

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2
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2nd generation

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1959-1964

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3
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3rd generation

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1965-1970

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4
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4th generation

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1971-today

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5
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5th generation

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today to future

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6
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1st computers used vacuum tubes

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1st gen

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7
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lowest level programming language

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machine language

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8
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1st gen input and outputs

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input- punched cards
output- printouts

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9
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replaced vacuum tubes in wnd gen

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transistors

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10
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1 transistor replaced ____ vacuum tubes

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40

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11
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2nd gen, from machine language to

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symbolic or assembly

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12
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1st to store instructions in their memory

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2nd gen

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13
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3rd gen developed the ___ circuit

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integrated circuit

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14
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transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips called

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semicoductors

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15
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could carry out instructions in billionths of a second

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3rd gen

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16
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Microprocessor

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4th gen

17
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4th gen also saw the developemnt of

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GUIs and mouse and handheld devices

18
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generation based on Artificial Intelligence

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5th gen

19
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use of parallel processing and superconductors

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5th gen

20
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is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions

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computer

21
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device capable of performing computations faster than human beings can

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computer

22
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output comes after processing data through computer is known as

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information

23
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anything that you can touch

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hardware

24
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set of instructions

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software

25
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types of software

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  1. system software /operating system
  2. application software
  3. utility software
26
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control all components of computer and serves as an interface bw user and hardware

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system software

27
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design for specific purpose

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application software

28
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used to remove any problem or solve a complex situation in computer

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utility software

29
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examples of utility software

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  1. antivirus
  2. win ghost
  3. partition magic
  4. backup utility
  5. data recovery
30
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4 primary functions of a computer

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input output storage processing

31
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also known as program or application

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software

32
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examples of operating softwares

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  1. Microsoft windows
  2. mac os x
  3. linux
33
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examples of application software

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  1. office programs
  2. web browser
  3. antivirus program
34
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is a device that uses continuous data to complete tasks

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analog computer

35
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are designed to solve equations with virtually infinite precision

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digital computer

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