1.
Select the correct answers: [5×1=5]
3. Write True or False for the following statements: [5×1=5]
a. _________ is the ability of the computer to work in a
variety of sectors. a. The computer’s speed is measured in terms of Hertz.
i. Diligence ii. Versatile b. Lady Augusta was the inaugural computer programmer.
iii. Accuracy iv. Automation c. First generation computer uses transistors chips.
b. _______ was the first general and commercial-purpose d. The assembler converts assembly-level language into
digital computer. high-level language.
i. ABC ii. EDSAC e. The “Undo” button in Word allows you to redo the last
iii. UNIVAC iv. EDVAC action you performed.
c. Which of the following component was used by second
generation computer? 4. Write the technical term for the following: [5×1=5]
i. Transistors ii. Vacuum tubes
a. The ability of the computer to perform the task for a long
iii. Microprocessor iv. Integrated Circuit
period.
d. IBM 1401 is a __________ computer.
b. The first electronic digital computer using vacuum tubes.
i. Micro ii. Mainframe
c. Computer that works with discrete types of data mainly
iii. Super iv. Mini
binary number systems.
e. Which among the following utilities checks the
d. Language translator which reads the entire program and
connectivity and configuration of network devices?
translates it into machine code.
i. Devices ii. Language
e. Software that helps you create, edit, format, and print
iii. File Manager iv. Network
documents like letters, reports, and essays on a
computer.
2. Fill in the blanks: [5×1=5]
a. _________ manages computer hardware and provides a 5. Write short notes on: [3×2=6]
user interface for interaction.
a. Operating System
b. _________ is credited as the world’s first programmer.
b. Integrated Circuit
c. IBM 1401 is an example of ________ generation
c. Slide Rule
computer.
d. The digital computer works with ________ number
6. Write the full form of: [4×1=4]
system.
e. Microsoft Word is an example of __________ software. a. EDVAC
b. ULSI
c. GPS
d. MS DOS
7. Answer the following questions (any 10): [ 10 × 2 = 20 ]
a. What is GIGO?
b. What is Napier Bone? Who invented this?
c. What do you mean by generation of computers?
d. What are the features of a fourth-generation computer?
e. What are the different types of digital computer?
f. Define analog and digital computer.
g. Write the applications of microcomputers.
h. Write the differences between software and hardware.
i. Describe the purpose of utility software.
j. Define application software and mention it’s examples.l
k. Explain word processing software.
l. Write steps to insert page numbers in a document.