Exploring Computer Generations

What technology did first generation computers primarily use?

• Vacuum tubes

• Integrated circuits

• Transistors

• Magnetic tapes

Which generation of computers introduced transistors?

• First generation

• Fourth generation

• Third generation

• Second generation

What was a key feature of third generation computers?

• Use of punch cards

• Use of integrated circuits (ICs)

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of transistors

Name one characteristic of fourth generation computers.

• Use of punch cards

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of microprocessors

• Use of transistors

What is the main focus of fifth generation computers?

• Graphical user interface design

• Basic arithmetic operations

• Artificial intelligence and advanced computing techniques.

• Data storage and retrieval

Which generation is known for using vacuum tubes?

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

• First generation

What type of programming languages were used in second generation computers?

• HTML

• Java

• Assembly language, COBOL, FORTRAN

• Python

How did the size of computers change from first to fourth generation?

• Computers decreased in size from room-sized in the first generation to compact and portable in the fourth generation.

• The size of computers remained the same throughout all generations.

• Computers became larger and more complex in the fourth generation.

• Computers increased in size from the first to fourth generation.

What is one example of a fourth generation computer?

• Apple II

• Commodore 64

• Atari ST

• IBM PC

What is a defining characteristic of fifth generation computers?

• Limited to basic arithmetic operations.

• Use of artificial intelligence and advanced parallel processing.

• Use of magnetic tape for data storage.

• Reliance on vacuum tubes for processing.