Assignments from Introduction and Evolution of Computer Chapter

Here are some of the questions for you to practice which are the possible questions for the examination. So, Try to solve them in your own answers. You may take help of your reference books from your library, from internet or consult with your friends.

Questions:

1. Discuss about how the development of the PC's (Personal Computer) has extended the use of computer at present days.
2. Explain the evolution of computer describing the technologies used in different generations. (i.e. the date & memory devices related to computer generations)
3. Compare the distinctions between 3rd and 4th generation computers.
4. Why was Charles Babbage unable to build his machine completely? Give reasons.
5. What are super computers? Explain there application in real life situation.
6. Why computer is called a "versatile" machine? Give reasons.
7. Why Lady Augusta Ada Lovelace is known as the "first computer programmer"?
8. What is Artificial Intelligence? What are its application fields?
9. Who is the father of modern digital computer & why?
10. Why Jon Von Neumann is a remarkable name in computer History?
11. What do you mean by generation of computer? Explain some characteristics of 3rd generation computers.
12. Write short notes on:
1. 5th generation computers
2. Mark I
3. Application of computer in military
4. Limitation of computers.
5. History of computers in Nepal
6. Analytical engine
7. ENIAC