Computer Systems and Python Programming

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What is the definition of a computer?

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A computer is an electronic device that can be programmed to accept data (input), process it, and generate results (output).

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What were the main components of the first generation of computers?

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First generation computers used vacuum tubes and machine language, were large in size, and had high electricity consumption.

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What replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?

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Transistors replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers.

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What significant development occurred in the third generation of computers?

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The third generation replaced transistors with integrated circuits (chips), leading to smaller, faster, and more reliable computers.

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What was a major outcome of the fourth generation of computers?

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The fourth generation led to the Personal Computer (PC) revolution and introduced time sharing, real-time networks, and distributed operating systems.

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What characterizes fifth generation computing devices?

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Fifth generation computing devices are based on artificial intelligence and include applications like voice recognition.

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What is the function of the input unit in a computer?

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The input unit accepts information and programs, converts the data into a form the computer can accept, and provides this converted data for further processing.

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What are the three parts of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

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The three parts of the CPU are the Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, and Primary Storage Unit (Main Memory).

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What is the role of the output unit in a computer?

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The output unit gives the results of processes and computations to the outside world in a human-readable form.

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What is software?

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Software refers to computer programs that provide instructions to the computer for performing specific tasks.