Class:9th
Subject: Computer Science Teacher Name: Raheela
Chapter No:01
Computer System
Give short answers to the following short response
questions.
i. What is the function and significance of Napier’s Bone in
early computing?
Ans: The function of Napier’s Bone in early computing was
to facilitate complex mathematical calculations quickly and
accurately without the need for pen and paper. The
significance of Napier’s Bones in early computing lies in its
contribution to the advancement of mathematical
computation.
, ii. How did Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine differ from
the Analytical Engine?
Ans:
Analytical Engine Difference Engine
It can do the four basic It can only do one
mathematical operation. mathematical operation.
It is a general-purpose It is a type of simple
computer system. mechanical computer.
It contains the memory and It includes the other
storage which is equal to the operations which are done
CPU. by the addition operation.
It is slower in speed. It is faster in speed.
iii. What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
Ans: The primary goal of the fifth generation of computers
is to develop machines that are capable of artificial
intelligence, including natural language processing, expert
systems and machine learning.
iv. Name the three types of memory mentioned on the
motherboard in the von Neumann architecture?
Ans: The three types of memory mentioned on the
motherboard in Von-Neumann architecture are cache
memory, RAM(Random Access Memory)and ROM(Read
Only Memory).
Subject: Computer Science Teacher Name: Raheela
Chapter No:01
Computer System
Give short answers to the following short response
questions.
i. What is the function and significance of Napier’s Bone in
early computing?
Ans: The function of Napier’s Bone in early computing was
to facilitate complex mathematical calculations quickly and
accurately without the need for pen and paper. The
significance of Napier’s Bones in early computing lies in its
contribution to the advancement of mathematical
computation.
, ii. How did Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine differ from
the Analytical Engine?
Ans:
Analytical Engine Difference Engine
It can do the four basic It can only do one
mathematical operation. mathematical operation.
It is a general-purpose It is a type of simple
computer system. mechanical computer.
It contains the memory and It includes the other
storage which is equal to the operations which are done
CPU. by the addition operation.
It is slower in speed. It is faster in speed.
iii. What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
Ans: The primary goal of the fifth generation of computers
is to develop machines that are capable of artificial
intelligence, including natural language processing, expert
systems and machine learning.
iv. Name the three types of memory mentioned on the
motherboard in the von Neumann architecture?
Ans: The three types of memory mentioned on the
motherboard in Von-Neumann architecture are cache
memory, RAM(Random Access Memory)and ROM(Read
Only Memory).
