Introduction To Information and Communication Technology (Part - I) | Lesson 1 : The Computer

Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks:

i) Computers give accurate ________.

Ans: results

ii) ________ is the oldest known calculating device.

Ans: The abacus

iii) Difference Engine was invented in the year ________.

Ans: 1822

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iv) Notebooks are also called ________.

Ans: Laptops

v) ________ are smaller than tablet PCs.

Ans: Tablet PC

2. Write the name of the computers shown in the pictures:

3. Answer the following questions:

(a) Who is known as the father of computer?

Ans: Charles Babbage is known as the father of computer.

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(b) When was the first computer invented?

Ans: The first computer was invented in 1822.

(c) What is a computer?

Ans: A computer is an electronic device.

(d) What was the first computer called?

Ans: The first computer was called Different Engine.