Computer Generations Quiz

What invention did Cheng Dawei create around 200 BC?

• Egyptian Abacus

• Napier's Bones

• Ancient Chinese Abacus

• Mechanical Calculator

Which generation of computers is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes?

• Fourth Generation

• Third Generation

• Second Generation

• First Generation

Who invented the first microprocessor in 1971?

• Steve Jobs

• Intel

• IBM

• Charles Babbage

What was the main advantage of second generation computers?

• They consumed less energy

• They needed warm-up time

• They were larger and slower

• They used vacuum tubes

Which computer model was introduced in the third generation?

• Apple Macintosh

• ENIAC

• UNIVAC

• IBM 370

What technology replaced magnetic core memory in the third generation?

• Silicone Chip

• Vacuum Tube

• Microchip

• Punched Card

Which of the following is a feature of fourth generation computers?

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Introduction of microprocessors

• High energy consumption

• Large size

What is a characteristic of fifth generation computers?

• They are still being developed

• They are all based on vacuum tubes

• They are only used for scientific programs

• They are larger than previous generations

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer mentioned in the new era?

• Super Computers

• Mobile Computers

• Mainframe Computers

• Mechanical Calculator

Who is credited with the invention of the Mechanical Calculator?

• Charles Babbage

• Joseph Marie Jacquard

• Gottfried Von Leibniz

• Blaise Pascal