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Computer Notes Class 4

The document provides an overview of the history of computers, starting with the Abacus as the first calculating machine and discussing Leibniz’s Calculator. It outlines the differences between microcomputers and supercomputers, explains the concepts of ROM, hardware vs. software, and primary vs. secondary memory, and defines a computer as an electronic device that processes data. Additionally, it lists various input and output devices.

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Computer Notes Class 4

The document provides an overview of the history of computers, starting with the Abacus as the first calculating machine and discussing Leibniz’s Calculator. It outlines the differences between microcomputers and supercomputers, explains the concepts of ROM, hardware vs. software, and primary vs. secondary memory, and defines a computer as an electronic device that processes data. Additionally, it lists various input and output devices.

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HISTORY OF COMPUTER

D. Answer the following questions:

1. What is Abacus?

Ans: Abacus is known as the first calculating machine. It has beads on rods used to count things. Only
simple calculations such as addition and subtraction can be done on it.

2. Define Leibniz’s Calculator.

Answer: Leibniz’s Calculator in an improved addition machine that has stepped cylinder with
nineteenth of varying lengths used for calculations.

3. What is the difference between a Micro computer and a Micro computer?

Ans: The difference between a Micro Computer and a Super computer are:

BASIS OF DIFFERENCE MICRO COMPUTERS SUPER COMPUTERS

1. Size Small Large


2. Cost Less expensive Very Expensive
3. Usage School, home, shops, office etc. Space Research, weather forcasting.

4. What is ROM?

Ans: ROM stands for Read-Only Memory. It is a volatile memory that stores important data
permanently, such as instructions needed for a computer to start up. It retains its contents even when
the power is turned off.

CHAPTER 2

1. What is the difference between hardware and software?

Ans:

HARDWARE SOFTWARE

1. It is a physical part of a computer that can be 1. Programs and instructions that runs on the
seen and touched. computer.
2. Cannot function without software 2. Can function without hardware.

3. Made of electronic components 3. Made of codes and programming languages.


4. E.g keyboard, CPU, Mouse, etc 4. E.g Windows OS, MS Office, browser, etc

2. What is a printer? Write its functions.

Answer: A printer in an output device which gives data on a piece of paper which in inputted into the
computer.
3. How primary memory is different from secondary memory?

Answer: Primary memory is the main memory of the computer. It stores data or information when the
computer is in operation. E.g there are two types, RAM and ROM. Whereas a secondary memory stores
data stores data permanently unless it is erased. Some secondary storage devices are Hard disk, CD,
DVD, pen drive etc.

EXTRAS

1. What is a computer?

Ans: A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to the sets of instructions
called a program. It can perform a wide range of tasks such as calculations, data storage, word
processing, internet browsing and much more.

2. Name four input and output devices.

Ans: INPUT DEVICES OUTPUT DEVICES

1. Keyboard 1. Monitor

2. Mouse 2. Printer

3. Scanner 3. Speaker

4. Microphone 4. Projector

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