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Assignment 1
1. What is a computer? Discuss its characteristics of computers.
2. Define
a) Computer b) Hardware c) Software d) Firmware e) Liveware f) Operating
System?
3. How is Data different from Information?
4. What are the characteristics of Computer?
5. Discuss the evolution of computers.
6. Explain functional components and their inter connection with the help of block
diagram.
7. Differentiate between following
a. Mainframe and Micro computers
b. First generation computers and third generation computers
c. General purpose and special purpose computers
d. Digital, Analog and hybrid computers
e. Hardware and software
f. Compiler and Interpreter.