2025-2026 CNIT 176 exam 1 with 79
complete solutions Graded A+.
2025-2026 CNIT 176 exam 1 with 79
complete solutions Graded A+.
Model - ANSWER One way of breaking down the layers of a computing system and thinking about how
computers function
Task - ANSWER Write a program that does soemthing
Algorithm - ANSWER Breaking the task down ( Flow chart)
Program - ANSWER Each step of algorithm might translate to many lines of code
Instruction Set Architecture - ANSWER Processor independent program translated to a processor
dependent program
Microarchitecture - ANSWER The ISA is implemented by connecting small hardware components
together to make a microarchitecture
Logic Gates - ANSWER Every component of the micro architecture can be implemented with.
Devices - ANSWER A network of transistors makes up a logic gate. These transistors have a charge which
is manipulated by electrons and can be interpreted as either 1 or 0
Abstraction - ANSWER A mental model that removes complex details
Generation zero - ANSWER mechanical calculating machines
Generation zero (year) - ANSWER 1642-1945
, 2025-2026 CNIT 176 exam 1 with 79
complete solutions Graded A+.
First Generation - ANSWER Vacuum Tube computers
First Generation (year) - ANSWER 1945-1953
Second Generation - ANSWER Transistorized computers
Second Generation (year) - ANSWER 1954-1965
Transistor - ANSWER Replaced vacuum tube, fast, small, durable and cheap
Magnetic Core - ANSWER Replaced, magnetic drums, information available instantly
Magnetic Disks - ANSWER Replaced magnetic tape, data can be accessed directly
Third Generation - ANSWER Integrated circuit computers
Third Generation (year) - ANSWER 1965-1980
Integrated circuits - ANSWER Replaces circuit boards, smaller, cheaper, faster, more reliable
Terminal - ANSWER An input/output device with a keyboard and screen
Fourth Generation - ANSWER VLSI Computers
Fourth Generation (year) - ANSWER 1980 - ????
complete solutions Graded A+.
2025-2026 CNIT 176 exam 1 with 79
complete solutions Graded A+.
Model - ANSWER One way of breaking down the layers of a computing system and thinking about how
computers function
Task - ANSWER Write a program that does soemthing
Algorithm - ANSWER Breaking the task down ( Flow chart)
Program - ANSWER Each step of algorithm might translate to many lines of code
Instruction Set Architecture - ANSWER Processor independent program translated to a processor
dependent program
Microarchitecture - ANSWER The ISA is implemented by connecting small hardware components
together to make a microarchitecture
Logic Gates - ANSWER Every component of the micro architecture can be implemented with.
Devices - ANSWER A network of transistors makes up a logic gate. These transistors have a charge which
is manipulated by electrons and can be interpreted as either 1 or 0
Abstraction - ANSWER A mental model that removes complex details
Generation zero - ANSWER mechanical calculating machines
Generation zero (year) - ANSWER 1642-1945
, 2025-2026 CNIT 176 exam 1 with 79
complete solutions Graded A+.
First Generation - ANSWER Vacuum Tube computers
First Generation (year) - ANSWER 1945-1953
Second Generation - ANSWER Transistorized computers
Second Generation (year) - ANSWER 1954-1965
Transistor - ANSWER Replaced vacuum tube, fast, small, durable and cheap
Magnetic Core - ANSWER Replaced, magnetic drums, information available instantly
Magnetic Disks - ANSWER Replaced magnetic tape, data can be accessed directly
Third Generation - ANSWER Integrated circuit computers
Third Generation (year) - ANSWER 1965-1980
Integrated circuits - ANSWER Replaces circuit boards, smaller, cheaper, faster, more reliable
Terminal - ANSWER An input/output device with a keyboard and screen
Fourth Generation - ANSWER VLSI Computers
Fourth Generation (year) - ANSWER 1980 - ????
