Matching Pairs Computer RevisionOnline version Computer terms Revision by Julie Skeats 1 Which law predicts that the number of transistors in a computer circuitry doubles every two years? 2 What are the types of computer? 3 What is the contribution of Alan Turing in the evolution of computers? 4 5 Who developed the analytical engine? 6 What is machine intelligence? 7 What is a special purpose machine? 8 How were data and programs stored in computers during World War II? 9 10 State an application of control systems. 11 General purpose computers, dedicated systems and control systems. 12 What is the input-process-output model? A transistor is a semiconductor device that acts as binary switch. It is the fundamental building block of computer circuitry. A computer is any device or machine that can be programmed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Data and programs were stored in a punched film during World War II. Algorithm design, decomposition and abstraction. General purpose computers, dedicated systems and control systems. Moore’s law Machine intelligence is a field of study in which improvements are made to work a computer in a more human way. Alan Turing developed a design for how modern computers would work with various programs to perform different functions. Manufacturing process Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace A computer designed to perform a specific function is called a special purpose machine. Input-process-output model describes computer processing. The system receives an input, processes the data and presents information to the user.
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