Computer History and Generations Quiz

What is the first generation of computers known for?

• Use of Microprocessors

• Use of Transistors

• Use of Vacuum Tubes

• Use of Integrated Circuits

Which device was created by John Napier in 1617?

• Colossus

• Napier's Bones

• Abacus

• Pascaline

What is a characteristic of second generation computers?

• Use of Transistors

• Use of Vacuum Tubes

• Use of Integrated Circuits

• Use of Microprocessors

Which computer is known as the 'Father of Computers'?

• John von Neumann

• Herman Hollerith

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

What significant development occurred in the third generation of computers?

• Introduction of Vacuum Tubes

• Introduction of Transistors

• Introduction of Integrated Circuits

• Introduction of Microprocessors

Which of the following is an example of a portable computer?

• Minicomputer

• Laptop

• Supercomputer

• Mainframe

What is the primary function of a computer?

• To display data

• To store data

• To connect to the internet

• To process data

Which generation of computers is characterized by the use of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)?

• First Generation

• Second Generation

• Fourth Generation

• Fifth Generation

What type of computer is designed for specific tasks?

• Analog Computer

• Hybrid Computer

• Special Purpose Computer

• General Purpose Computer

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer based on size?

• Supercomputer

• Minicomputer

• Quantum Computer

• Microcomputer