HW 4-5
Name: __________________________________________
n Name of the computer developed by Charles Babbage __________________________________________________________________
n Name of the computer used by Alan Turing at Bletchley Part_______________________________________________________________
n What does ENIAC stand for?_______________________________________________________________________________________
n Provide a short description of an integrated circuit.
n What is the difference between an integrated circuit and a microprocessor?
n Who is given credit for developing the
ð Integrated Circuit: ______________________________
ð Microprocessor: ______________________________
n What is the significance of the UNIVAC computer?
n What does UNIVAC stand for?_________________________________________________________________________________________________
n Steve Wozniac is the co-fonder of what? _________________________________________________________________________________________
n Who developed the ENIAC? __________________________________________________________________________________________________
n How many of the following components were contained in the ENIAC?
ð vacuum tubes______________________
ð transistors________________________
ð crystal diodes_____________________
ð relays___________________________
n Who developed the transistor?_______________________________________________
n What are some advantages (list 2) of the transistor over the vacuum tube?
ð _________________________________________________
ð _________________________________________________
Homework on Input-Output Circuits
HW 4-6
Name: __________________________________________
Homework Assignment 4-6
Use to take notes, your submission should be typed
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
1. What are the 3 main components of a computer
2. Define a bit
3. List the components of the CPU, along with a summary of the function of each
4. What is the purpose of the CPU
5. CPU stands for
6. What is the purpose of the ALU
7. ALU stands for
8. List the components of the ALU, along with a summary of the purpose of each
9. Define word length
10. What are the components of the I/O section