Characteristics and evolution of computers : Short Question
Characteristics of
second generation computers are
They used transistors.
They relied on punched cards for output.
They
were smaller, cheaper and faster
Some of the early calculating devices are
• Abacus
• Napier’s bones
• Pascaline
• Difference engine
• Analytical engine
Today the Abacus is still used commonly in Japan, China, the Middle East and Russia.
The biggest advantage of using microprocessor was that it contained all the components of a CPU on a single chip.
It is not likely to replace the teachers. It will assist teachers in teaching.
Artificial intelligence aims to create computers that can think and behave like humans.
They can perform different types of job.
They do not suffer from boredom.
Accuracy, Diligence, Versatility, High storage capacity and Speed.