Chapter 1

Question 1

Define input

Answer 1

Data or instructions that enter the memory

Question 2

Define processing

Answer 2

Operations performed on the data

Question 3

Define storage

Answer 3

Where data input, programs and output data for future use is saved

Question 4

Give 5 advantages of the computer

Answer 4

Speed
Reliability
Consistency
Storage
Communication

Question 5

4 Disadvantages of a computer includ

Answer 5

Privacy violation
Impact on the labor force
Health risks
Environmental impact

Question 6

Where was Charles Babbage from?

Answer 6

Britain

Question 7

Computers are referred to in generations. What generation is the present day computer?

Answer 7

The fifth generation

Question 8

What was the first calculating device?

Answer 8

The abacus

Question 9

From which years were the first generation computers?

Answer 9

1946-1957

Question 10

When was ENIAC developed?

Answer 10

World War II

Question 11

Which first generation computer was released in 1951

Answer 11

UNIVAC

Question 12

Which generation of computers lasted from 1958-1963?

Answer 12

Second generation

Question 13

What are FORTAN and COBOL?

Answer 13

Programming languages developed during the second gen

Question 14

In which years was the third generation?

Answer 14

Between 1964-1970

Question 15

What does IC stand for?

Answer 15

Integrated circuits

Question 16

What was introduced during the third generation of computers?

Answer 16

ICs
Magnetic disks
Keyboards and Monitors

Question 17

Benefits of the third gen?

Answer 17

Cheap fast and reliable

Question 18

When did the fourth generation of computers begin?

Answer 18

1971

Question 19

When was the microprocessor invented and what is it for

Answer 19

1971; it contains the core to easing capabilities of a computer on a single chip

Question 20

Example of a microprocessor?

Answer 20

IBM PC and Apple Mcintosh

Question 21

Besides the Internet & computer networks, what else was invented during the fourth generation?

Answer 21

Wireless tech

Question 22

Define computer.

Answer 22

Programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs operations & stores data and results.