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Computer Studies SG

Modified 30 June 2004

First generation computers - 10 marks

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  1. In what field was the UNIVAC a first in the development of computing?
  2. What was the SAGE computer system used for?
  3. Why were SAGE computers very reliable?

  1. Who really designed the first stored program computer?

  2. What computer was IBM's first entry into the computer market?

  3. Give one reason why magnetic core memory was an improvement on the previous types of memory used.

  1. Name three technological advances that occurred during the use of the Whirlwind.

  1. What programming language contributed to increased sales of computers in the 1950's?

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