Chapter:-2

1. Answer the following questions:
2. What is the period of the third generation computers? Write any two examples of third generation computers?

Ans. 1965 – 1974 is the period of the third generation computer. For example:- Honeywell 200 series, IBM system/ 360, ICL 1900 series and IBM 370 series.

 

1. What are the features of fourth generation of computers?

Ans. The features of fourth generation of computers are:-

1. Fourth generation computers used microprocessor.
2. The size of computer becomes too small.

• Fourth generation computers could fit on a small desk or in the hand.

1. Application software for microcomputers has become popular.
2. What is the goal of fifth generation of computers?

Ans. The goals of fifth generation of computer are as follows:-

1. These computers will be using Ultra Large Scale Integration technology.
2. They will be able to recognize image and graphs.

• They will have artificial intelligence.

1. These computer will be able to solve highly complex problem including decision making, logical reasoning.