Class 6th
Subject Computer Science
Unit no 1 The Evolution of computers
Choose the correct option.
1) Computers are classified into … generations.
a) Four (b) Five (c) Six (d) Seven
2) First generation computer uses.
a) Transistors (b) Integrated circuits (c) Vacuum tube (d) None
3) …….supports multiple users at one time.
a) Minicomputer (b) Micro computer (c) None (d)Supercomputer
4) Third generation computer uses
a) Transistors (b) Integrated circuits (c) Vacuum tube (d) None
5) Who is regarded as the father of computer
a) John Napier (b)Charles Babbage (c) Pascal (d) None
Answers: 1) b 2) c 3) a 4) b 5) b
Answer the following questions
Q no 1 Who is regarded as the father of computer?
Answer: Charles Babbage is regarded as the father of computer.
Q no 2 What were the concepts of Analytical Engine that became the basis of modern computer?
Answer: The Analytical Engine included five concepts.
1 An Input device 2 A storage facility to hold numbers for processing
3 A Processor or number calculator 4 A control unit to direct the tasks to be performed
5 An output device.
Q no 3 Explain the origin of the word Abacus and working of the Abacus in brief?
Answer: The Abacus was the first calculating machine. It was developed in China. It was used
to count numbers and perform simple calculations such as addition and subtraction. A typical
abacus consists of a rectangle frame with several fixed rods having moveable beads. A beam or
cross bar separates the frame into two sections, known as the heaven and the earth. Calculations
are done by moving these beads on the rods away from or towards the crossbar.
Q no 4 Write the components of a slide rule?
Answer: The components of slide rule are as follows:
1) Scales 2) Metal Window 3) Sliding Bar
4) Cursor 5) Fixed bar.
Q no 5 Where are desktop computers and super computers used?
Answer: Desktop computers These computers are commonly used in schools, homes and
business.
Super computers There are used where a lot of processing power is required, for example, in
weather forecasting, weapons research and development, oil exploration etc.
Q no 6 Name the different types of computers in use today?
Answer: 1.Super computer 2.Mainframe computer 3.Mini computer
4. Micro computer or personal computer 5. Wearable computer
Q no 7 Write about computer generations. Which generation is based on IC?
Answer: Third generation computers are based on IC.
First Generation computer (1940-1952) Used Vacuum Tube
Second Generation computer (1952-1964) Used Transistors
Third Generation computer (1964-1971) Used Integrated Circuits
Fourth Generation computer (1972-till date) Used Micro Processor
Fifth Generation computer (Under development) Using Artificial Intelligence and parallel
processing.
Q no 8 How is Minicomputer different from desktop PC?
Answer: Mini Computer Personal Computer
The minicomputer was develop to handle These are designed to be used by the one
specific tasks, like engineering and CAD person at a time and are used in homes,
calculations. business, etc.
Examples: IBM AS/400/B60 and VAX8842. Example: IBM, DELL, HP, HCL, etc
