CLASS - VI
CHAPTER - 1
Worksheets
1. Which Computer are referred to as mid ranges servers?
a. First generatuion Computer.
b. Mainframe Computer
c. Supercomputer
d. Minicomputer
2. Fifth Generation Computers use the soncept of:
a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Microprocessors
c. Intergrated Circuits
d. Vacuum Tubes
3. Which computers use multiple CPUs to work on a problem using the concept of parallel processing?
a. Minicomputers
b. Mainframe Computers
c. Supercomputers
d. Workstation
4. In Which generation computer transistors were used?
a. First Genration
b. Second Genration
c. Third Genration
d. Fourth Generation
5. VLSI Stands for:
a. Very Long Scale Integration
b. Very Large Scale Integration
c. Very Large Scale Integrated
d. Very Long Scale Integrated
6. which Computer are referred to as enterprise servers?
a. Minicomputer
b. Supercomputer
c. Mainframe Computer
Worksheet 2 Write (T) for True and (F) for False Against the statements.
1. first generation computers came into existence after 1980. FALSE
2. Fifth generation computers will use Artificial intelligence. TRUE
3. Microcomputers use microprocessors. TRUE
4. Minicomputers are normally referred to as mid-range servers now. TRUE
5. Supercomputers are used for highly calculation-intensive task such as weather forecasting, climate research, etc.. TRUE
6. In parallel processing a single processor works on multiple problems.. TRUE
Worksheet 3: Fill in the blanks.
1. First generation computer used vacuum tubes.
2. Fourth generation computer use microprocessors.
3. Second generation computer used Transistors.
4. Third generation computer used ICs.
5. UNIVAC is an example of first generation computers.
5. IBM 370 is an example of first generation computers.
Worksheet 5 Answer in one word / sentence.
1. Which part did the first genration computer used?
Answer: Vacuum Tubes.
2. What replaced vacuum tubes in second generation computers?
Answer: Transistors.
3. What is a terminal?
Answer: A computer terminal is an electronic or electromechanical hardware device.4. When did minicomputers come into existence?
Answer" 1960
5. In which generation of computers were microprocessors used for the first time?
Answer: Fourth generation
6. What will be the advantage of fifth genration computers?
Answer:- Artificial Intelligence
Worksheet 6 Answer the following:
1. Name the components used in every generation of computers.
Answer:
- First Generation - - Vacuum Tubes.
- Second Generation- Transistors.
- Third Generation - Integrated Circuits.
- Fourth Generation- Microprocessors.
- Fifth Generation - Artificial Intelligence.
2. Write a short note on microcomputers.
Answer: Microcomputer are small computer whose CPU is a microprocessor, contained on a signle integrated circuit chip.
3. What is workstation?
Answer: A Workstation is like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor and, in general, a higher-quality monitor.
4. For which purpose are supercomputers used?
Answer: A Supercomputer uses multiple CPUs to work on a problem using the concept of Parallel processing.
5. What is parallel processing?
Answer: Parallel processing is the simultaneous use of more than one CPU to execute a program.