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Chapter: 01. Categories Of Computers And Computer Languages

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A general-purpose computer is a type of computer that can perform many different tasks equally well.

A Hybrid computer combines features of both digital and analog computers.

A computer language is the medium by which instructions are transmitted to the computer to perform a specific task.

A gaming console is a computing device specially designed to play video games.

A Tablet is a small and portable digital computer that is smaller than a laptop and uses a touchscreen.

A special-purpose computer is designed to do a specific job very quickly and efficiently.

A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer that has a touchscreen and allows us to organise our daily routine work.

A handheld computer is a type of computer that can easily be stored in our pockets and used by holding it in the hand.

A Laptop is a small and portable personal computer that you can use while traveling.

A computer is an electronic device used in different places for different purposes.

A compiler is a program that converts the entire source program written in high-level language into machine language before executing it.

A smartphone is a type of mobile phone that provides the facilities of a computer.

A smartwatch is a computing device that you can wear on your wrist.

A computer program is a set of instructions written in a programming language.

PARAM was India’s first supercomputer, developed in 1991.

Natural languages are also known as fifth-generation languages.

A language translator is a program that converts a high-level language or assembly language into a machine language.

A high-level language requires less time to write a program.

A high-level language is problem-oriented rather than machine-based.

All the modern computers that we use, like desktops, laptops, and smartphones are examples of Digital computers.

An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is an example of an embedded computer.

An Analog computer operates by measuring instead of counting.

An assembler is a program used to translate assembly language into machine language.

An interpreter translates and executes one statement at a time.

Assembly language is also known as second generation language (2GL).

BASIC, PASCAL, C, and FORTRAN are examples of early procedural Third Generation Languages (3GL).

High-level languages are considered high-level because they are closer to human languages than machine languages.

In machine language, the digits 0 and 1 are called binary digits or bits.

In the assembly language, program codes are written in the form of alphanumeric symbols called Mnemonics.

Machine language is also known as first generation language (1GL).

Mainframe computers are generally used in big organisations where a large amount of data is used.

Microcomputer is also called a Personal Computer (PC).

Minicomputer is also known as a small or midsize server computer.

Natural languages are often associated with expert system and artificial intelligence.

On the basis of their type or functioning, computers can be classified into three categories.

People who write programs are called programmers.

SQL, Perl, Python, and Prolog are examples of Fourth Generation Languages (4GL).

The process of writing a program is called programming.

The microwave that we use at home is also an example of an embedded computer that allows users to warm and cook food.

An embedded computer is a special type of microprocessor-based system that is developed for performing a specific task.

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