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This document appears to be a student exam paper containing questions about computer science topics. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of important dates and inventions in computer history such as Charles Babbage proposing the Difference Engine in 1786 and the invention of the transistor in 1947. It also contains short answer and essay questions testing understanding of additional concepts like low-level languages, assembly language, compilers vs interpreters, and supercomputers. The paper is divided into three sections with varying point values assigned to questions in each section.

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Chapter 1

This document appears to be a student exam paper containing questions about computer science topics. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of important dates and inventions in computer history such as Charles Babbage proposing the Difference Engine in 1786 and the invention of the transistor in 1947. It also contains short answer and essay questions testing understanding of additional concepts like low-level languages, assembly language, compilers vs interpreters, and supercomputers. The paper is divided into three sections with varying point values assigned to questions in each section.

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Knowledge Gazebo ACADEMY

24th August,2015
Paper
Student Name
Guardian Signature
Obtained Marks

Computer Science

/50

1. In 1786 AD, ________________ proposed a calculating machine called Difference engine.


A) John Napier B) Leibnitz C ) Charles Babbage D) J.H Muller
2.____________ is an object oriented programming language developed in 1991 A.D
C/C++

B. ADA

C. Java

D. Visual Basic

3. Which of following is not High Level Language?


A. BASIC

B.COBOL

C. ASSEMBLY

D. FORTRAN

4. Vacuum tube was invented in


A. 1943 B. 1947 C. 1950

D. 1952

5. A Computer Program written by programmer in a language other than machine language is called
a/an ___________.
A. Source Program B. Object Program C. Machine Code D. None of these
6. The first computer used Vacuum tubes was
A.Mark I

B. EDVAC

C.ENIAC

D.UNIVAC

7. A Translator is a _________
A. System Software B. Low-Level Language C. Translating Machine D. Application Language
8. Transistor was invented in
A. 1943

B. 1947

C. 1950

D. 1952

9. Commodore and PET Computers are example of _________.


A.3rd generation B. 4th Generation C. Main Frame D. Micro Computer
10. Artificial Intelligence is used in
A.4th Generation B. 5th Generation C. Machine Code D. Analog Computer

______________SECTION B____________________(Attempt any


ten questions. Each question carry 3 marks)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.

Write three advantages and three disadvantages of using internet.


Write a short note on Super Computer.
Why machine and assembly languages are called low-level
language?
Describe various units of Babbage Analytical engine.
Write any two differences between Assembly language and
Symbolic Language.
Write difference between Interpreters and Compilers.
Write a short note of 6 lines on COBAL.
What do you understand by CMI ?
Write a note on CMI.
Differentiate Source Code and Object Code?
Write three advantages of Assembly Language.
Write examples of Super Computer.

_____________________SECTION C_________(ATTEMPT ALL


Question)
1.Write difference between Interpreters and Compilers. Also draw their Block Diagram.(5)
2.Name various parts used in the first electromechanical calculater.(4)
3.Write short note on PASCAL and FORTRAN.(4)

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