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Categories of Computer and Computer Languages — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · Computer Studies

What Categories of Computer and Computer Languages covers in ICSE Class 6 Computer Studies: 2 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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2 Topics · ICSE Class 6 Computer Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Categories of Computer and Computer Languages

1

Classification of Computers

  • Computers are classified based on four criteria: Generation, Type, Size, and Purpose.
  • There are five generations of computers, each with new technology and improvements.
  • First generation used vacuum tubes, second used transistors, third used integrated circuits (ICs), fourth used microprocessors, and fifth generation focuses on artificial intelligence (AI).
2

Computer Languages and Translators

  • Computers only understand machine language made of 0s and 1s.
  • Low-level languages include machine language and assembly language. They are fast but hard to learn.
  • High-level languages (like BASIC, C, Java) are easier to learn and use English-like commands.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Computer Systems and Languages

Computer GenerationsTypes of ComputersSize-based ClassificationPurpose-based ClassificationComputer LanguagesLanguage GenerationsLanguage Translators

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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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