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Hey! It looks like you have a bunch of questions about computer systems and network technologies.

That's awesome! Let's dive right in and tackle each question step by step.

Q1a) Third Generation Electronic Computers:

- Period: 1964-1971

- Key Hardware Technologies: Integrated Circuits (ICs), Transistors

- Key Software Technologies: High-level programming languages (FORTRAN, COBOL)

- Key Characteristics: Smaller size, faster processing, improved reliability

- Systems Representation: Batch processing, time-sharing

Examples: IBM System/360, DEC PDP-8, Honeywell 200

Q1b) Parts of a Desktop Computer:

A desktop computer typically consists of:

1. CPU (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the computer that performs calculations and executes
instructions.

2. RAM (Random Access Memory): Temporary storage for data and programs that the CPU needs to
access quickly.

3. Hard Drive: Permanent storage for files, programs, and the operating system.

4. Motherboard: The main circuit board that connects all the components together.

5. Input and Output Devices: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, etc.

Q2a) Definitions:

- Computer: A programmable electronic device that processes data and performs tasks according to
instructions.

- Information Technology: The use of computers and telecommunications to store, retrieve, transmit,
and manipulate data.

- Software: Programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.


- Hardware: Physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.

Q2b) Relationship between Computer, Hardware, and Software:

A computer consists of hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical components, while
software refers to the programs and instructions that run on the hardware.

Q3a) Differences in Data Transmission:

- Packet Switching: Data is divided into small packets and sent independently over the network.

- Frame Relay: Data is transmitted in frames, which are fixed-sized units.

- Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM): Data is transmitted in small, fixed-sized cells.

Q3b) Physical Media:

- Copper: Uses electrical signals to transmit data.

- Fiber Optic: Uses light signals to transmit data.

- Wireless: Uses radio waves to transmit data.

- Satellite: Uses satellites to transmit data over long distances.

Q4) Performance: The measure of how well a computer system or component performs a specific task.

I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions or if there's anything else

Q1. (a) Create a 5-column table describing period, key hardware technologies, key software
technologies, key characteristics and systems representation of the Third Generation Electronic
Computers and give at least three examples of each where necessary.

(7.5 marks)

(b) Using a diagram, describe the various parts of a computer system of a Desktop computer.
(7.5 marks)

Q2. (a) Define the following terms:

(ii) Computer

(i) Information Technology

(iv) Software.

(iii) Hardware

(7.5 marks)

(b) Illustrate, with a diagram, the relationship between:

(iii) Software.

(i) Computer

(ii) Hardware

(7.5 marks)
Q3. (a) Explain the differences between the following on how data is sent across a Network:

i) Packet switching

ii) Frame Relay

iii) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).

(b) List the four types of Physical Media and give full explanation of each.

(7 marks)

(8 marks)

Q4. Mathematically, describe the terms (i) performance; and (ii) relative performance.

(7 marks)

(b) Suppose you have two computers with the following speeds: (Dell=30s) and (HP=15s). Find the
relative performance of Dell computer over HP computer.

(8 marks)

Q5. (a) Explain each of the following Network Performance Parameters:

(1) Transmission Rate.


(ii) Throughput

(iii) Utilization; and

(iv) Delay.

(8 marks)

(b) Suppose you have two computers X and Y and you wish to transmit 64 Megabits of data between X
and Y in a given time of 25 seconds. Calculate the percentage of resource utilization during the
transmission. Assume Transmissions times (T) = 5,3 and delay times (D) = 7,10. (7 marks)

Q6. (a) Suppose you have two hypothetical computers Y and Z and you wish to evaluate Describe the
three techniques used to evaluate the systems.

their performance.

(5 marks)

(b) Using the Criterion and the three techniques in (a) above, provide and complete a the Evaluation
Technique Selection.

summary table for


(10 marks)

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