Review IT era

Question 1

The first electronic computer was developed in

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1946

Question 2

the first electronic computer was Designed by ?

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J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly

Question 3

is considered to be the first generation computer.

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Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC)

Question 4

was a modular computer, composed of several panels capable of performing different functions

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Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC)

Question 5

the transistor was used as the interior sections of the computer.

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Second generation computer

Question 6

When did the third generation computer invented?

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1965

Question 7

he invented the integrated circuit (IC) that was used instead of transistors as the interior sections to build the computer

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Jack Kilby

Question 8

remote processing, time-sharing, and multiprogramming operating system were used.

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third generation

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when was the fourth generation invented:

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From 1971 to 1980

Question 10

(VLSI)

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very large scale integrated

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the circuits have about 5,000 transistors and other circuit elements with their connected circuitson a single chip known as the

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microprocessor

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when was 5th generation invented?

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1800 onward

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(ULSI)

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ultra large-scale integration

Question 14

enter or send data and instructions from the user or from another computer system on the internet while output devices send back the administered data to the user or to another computer system.

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Input Devices

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is the most common input device that accepts letters, numbers, and commands from the user.

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Keyboard

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lets one select options from on-screen menus.

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Mouse

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has a ball that can rotate using a finger or the palm of a hand to move the pointer

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trackball

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is a touch-sensitive pad that lets the user move the pointer by touching and dragging his or her finger on the pad

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touchpad

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allows a user to speak into the computer to input data and instructions.

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Microphone

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converts printed material (such as text and pictures) into a form the computer can use.

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Scanner

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allows one to take pictures then transfer the photographed images to the computer or printer instead of storing the images on a traditional film.

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Digital camera

Question 22

is a digital video camera that enables users to create a movie or take still photographs electronically

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PC video camera

Question 23

is any hardware component that transmits information to one or more people.

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output device

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is the enclosure composed of the main elements of a computer that are used to administer data.

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system unit

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allows one to hear music, voice, and other sounds.

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Speaker

Question 26

types of monitor

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a. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT): Utilizes an electron gun and fluorescent screen to create images. Common in older television screens. b. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): A flat-panel display with color or monochrome pixels between transparent electrodes and polarizing filters. c. Light-Emitting Diode (LED): An LCD display with LED backlighting, consuming less power than CRT and LCD monitors, considered environmentally friendly.

Question 27

Utilizes an electron gun and fluorescent screen to create images. Common in older television screens.

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Cathode Ray Tube (CRT):

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flat-panel display with color or monochrome pixels between transparent electrodes and polarizing filters

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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):

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An LCD display with LED backlighting, consuming less power than CRT and LCD monitors, considered environmentally friendly.

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Light-Emitting Diode (LED):