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Categories of Computer and Computer Languages — Concept Maps
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4 Concept Maps
Chapter Overview: Categories of Computers and Computer Languages
The map in words
- Computers and Languages
- Classification of Computers
- Based on Generation
- 1st Gen Vacuum Tubes
- 2nd Gen Transistors
- 3rd Gen ICs
- 4th Gen Microprocessors
- 5th Gen AI
- Based on Type
- Analog
- Digital
- Hybrid
- Based on Size
- Microcomputer
- Minicomputer
- Mainframe
- Supercomputer
- Based on Purpose
- General Purpose
- Special Purpose
- Mobile Computers
- Game Consoles
- Embedded Computers
- Based on Generation
- Computer Languages
- Low Level
- Machine Language 1GL
- Assembly Language 2GL
- High Level
- BASIC
- C Language
- C++ Language
- Java Language
- SQL 4GL
- Prolog 5GL
- Low Level
- Language Translators
- Assembler
- Compiler
- Interpreter
- Classification of Computers
Evolution of Computer Generations
The map in words
- 1940-1956
- First Generation
- Vacuum tubes
- ENIAC
- Room-sized
- 1956-1963
- Second Generation
- Transistors
- UNIVAC
- Smaller and faster
- 1964-1971
- Third Generation
- Integrated Circuits
- IBM 360
- Nanosecond processing
- 1972-2010
- Fourth Generation
- Microprocessors
- Personal Computers
- Terabyte storage
- 2010-Present
- Fifth Generation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Smart machines
- Human-like thinking
Categories of Computers - Comprehensive Classification System
The map in words
- Computer Categories
- Based on Generation
- First Generation
- Vacuum Tubes
- ENIAC
- Second Generation
- Transistors
- UNIVAC
- Third Generation
- Integrated Circuits
- IBM 360
- Fourth Generation
- Microprocessors
- Personal Computers
- Fifth Generation
- Artificial Intelligence
- First Generation
- Based on Type
- Analog Computers
- Continuous Data
- Clocks, Thermometers
- Digital Computers
- Discrete Data
- Laptops, Smartphones
- Hybrid Computers
- Both Types
- ECG Machines
- Analog Computers
- Based on Size
- Microcomputers
- Personal Computers
- Minicomputers
- Mid-range Systems
- Mainframe Computers
- Large Organizations
- Supercomputers
- Scientific Research
- Microcomputers
- Based on Purpose
- General-purpose
- Multiple Tasks
- Versatile
- Special-purpose
- Single Task
- Mobile Computers
- Game Consoles
- Embedded Computers
- General-purpose
- Based on Generation
Computer Systems and Languages
The map in words
- Computer Systems and Languages
- Computer Generations
- Types of Computers
- Size-based Classification
- Purpose-based Classification
- Computer Languages
- Language Generations
- Language Translators
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What are the important topics in Categories of Computer and Computer Languages for ICSE Class 6 Computer Studies?
Key topics in Categories of Computer and Computer Languages include Classification of Computers, Computer Languages and Translators. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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The 4 maps show how the ideas in Categories of Computer and Computer Languages connect: Chapter Overview: Categories of Computers and Computer Languages; Evolution of Computer Generations. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Categories of Computer and Computer Languages for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 89 practice questions on Categories of Computer and Computer Languages. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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