1st Generation of Computers

1st Generation of Computers

Mrs. Blake

Multiple Choice

1. What was the main electronic component used in the first generation of computers?

• A. Integrated Circuit

• B. Tape

• C. Coaxial Cable

• D. Vacuum Tubes

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2. 1^st generation computer computers use magnetic drums for memory

• TRUE

• FALSE

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3. Which one the following is the most suitable answer why the 1st generation of computers usually malfunction

• A. They were too fast for the type of technology used.

• B. The computers were performing too many tasks at once

• C. The cost of maintaining them was too expensive and they generate a lot of heat

• D. They take up a lot of space

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4. First generations of computers were based on the Integrated Circuit or chip

• TRUE

• FALSE

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5. ENIAC stands for:

• A. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

• A. Electric Numerical Integrator and Computer

• C. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Component

• D. Electronic Numeral Interior and Computer

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6. 1^st Generation of Computer was able to perform one task at time

• TRUE

• FALSE

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7. All following are all correct about 1st generation of computers Except:

• A. Relied on machine language to perform operations

• B 1^st of generation of computers was difficult to program

• C Lack versatility and speed.

• D. They were small in size & Unreliable

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8. They were the fastest calculating devices of that time

• TRUE

• FALSE

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9. Select the MOST appropriate answers related to 1^st generation of computers

i. Input was based on punch cards paper tape

ii. Existed between the years 1951 to 1956

iii. Normally take up an entire room

iv. Required special air-conditioned rooms

• A. i and iii only

• B. i, ii and iv

• C None of the above

• D All of the above

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They were NOT very expensive to operate

• TRUE

• FALSE

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They were NOT very expensive to operate

• TRUE

• FALSE