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5. ____________ is capable of processing information from all parts of a computer.
(a) Microprocessor (b) Transistor
(c) IC (d) Vacuum tube

C. Name the following.
1. Ability of computers to think and act like humans ____________
2. Set of instructions given to computers ____________

3. Programming languages developed in second generation computers ____________
4. First electronic computer to use binary system ____________

5. First digital electronic computer ____________

D. Answer the following questions.
1. Diff erentiate between fi rst and second generation computers.

2. Write a short note on third generation computers.
3. Discuss any four characteristics of a computer.
4. How are computers advantageous for us?

5. What are the limitations of a computer?

Building Values and Life Skills

Your friend is having problem in calculating. How will you help him?

Teach him to calculate using a calculator. Teach him to calculate using fi ngers.

Testing Knowledge

If you are given a chance to work with any one computer from all the fi ve generations that
you have studied, which one will you choose and why?

Linking Knowledge

History: Create a Word document on the discovery of fi re and the invention of calculating
devices on the basis of increasing human needs and demands.

Lab Fun

Gather more information on generations of computers from Internet and write it down in
your scrapbook. Also paste relevant pictures.

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