This document contains questions about computers ranging from definitions, history, uses and components. It asks about who invented early calculating machines like the abacus and pascaline. It also asks about pioneers in computing like Charles Babbage and the first programmer. Other questions cover the expansion of acronyms for important early computers and how computers are used today in fields like education, industry and communication. Detailed questions involve explaining the characteristics, components and generation of computers through diagrams and classifications based on data handling.

1. 1 Mark Question
1. What is a computer
2. Define:- diligence, versatility of a computer
3. Define :- Software, Hardware
4. Who invented pascaline
5. Who is the father of computers
6. Who is the first programmer
7. Expand
ENIAC, EDVAC, UNIAC, IC, VLSI, ULSI
2 Mark Question
1. Mention the fields computers are used today
2. Write the difference between hardware and software
3. Write a short note on
Abacus, Pascaline, ENIAC, EDVAC
4. What is the use of computers in education
5. Compare the difference between microcomputer and minicomputer
6. How computers are used in industry
7. How are computers important in communication
5 Mark Question
1. Briefly explain the characteristic of computer.
2. Briefly explain the components of the computer.
3. With a neat diagram explain the block diagram of computer
4. Explain the generation of computers in detail
5. Briefly explain the classification of based on data handling