Generations of Computers

Which generation of computers utilized vacuum tubes for processing?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

Integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips were a defining feature of which computer generation?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

During which generation of computers did magnetic core memory become popular?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

The use of transistors, rather than vacuum tubes, marked the beginning of which computer generation?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

Which generation of computers saw the development of high-level programming languages like COBOL and FORTRAN?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

The introduction of microprocessors and the birth of personal computers are associated with which generation?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

In which generation of computers did time-sharing operating systems and the concept of networking emerge?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

What technology advancement characterizes the fourth generation of computers?

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Integrated circuits (ICs)

• Magnetic core memory

• Transistors

Which generation of computers focused on improving user-friendliness and graphical user interfaces (GUIs)?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of microprocessors in consumer electronics are hallmarks of which computer generation?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation