1. Evolution of computers

A. Fill in the blanks.
1. The first mechanical calculating device was _______________________.
2. _______________________ invented the first automatic sequence controlled
    calculator –Mark 1.
3. Analytical engine was invented _______________________.
4. The first general purpose electronic computer was _______________________.
5. _______________________ introduced the first microprocessor in 1971
    for Intel.

B. State True or False:
1. EDSAC was the first computer to handle both numeric and text data.
2. Charles Babbage invented the Difference engine in 1822.
3. The first generation computers used transistors technology.
4. Tabulating machine was invented by J. Presper Eckert.
5. George Boole designed the Boolean logic.

C. Match the following by colouring the pair with the same colour:
       Lady Augusta Lovelace                             Pascaline
       Second Generation Computers                The First Programmer
       Blaise Pascal                                             Integrated Circuits
      Third Generation Computers                      Transistors

D. Application Based Questions.
1. Raman is preparing for a quiz which is based on the Generations of
computers. He is looking for the input device used in the third generation.
Can you provide him the answer?
2. Ruby is preparing a presentation on the main technology used by the
different generations of computers. She has forgotten the main technology
used in the second generation of computers. Suggest her the right answer.

E. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. _______________ generation computers are based on Artificial Intelligence.
a) Fourth b) Fifth c) Second
2. Name the first machine that uses the interchangeable punched cards to obtain
the design pattern on the clothes.
a) Jacquard's Loom b) Difference Engine c) Tabulating Machine
3. _________________ refers to the degree of perfection of operations performed by a
computer.
a) Accuracy b) Speed c) Robustness
4. _________________ language was used in the first generation of computers.
a) Cobol b) Machine c) Fortran

F. Answer the following:
1. Write any two characteristics of computer.
2. State the difference between second generation and third generation
    computers.
3. Write a short note on the device.
4. Mention any two limitations of computer.