Evolution of Computers

What was the main technology used in the 1st generation of computers?

• Vacuum Tubes

• Transistors

• Microprocessors

• Integrated Circuits

Who invented the ENIAC computer?

• J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly

• William Shockley

• Federico Faggin

• Jack Kilby

What was one disadvantage of 1st generation computers?

• They were prone to overheating

• They were expensive and bulky

• They had high power efficiency

• They were affordable

Which invention marked the 2nd generation of computers?

• Transistors

• Vacuum Tubes

• Microprocessors

• Quantum Computing

Who co-invented the transistor?

• William Shockley

• John Bardeen

• Walter Brattain

• All of the above

What was an advantage of 2nd generation computers?

• They were smaller and faster

• They used more power

• They were bigger

• They generated more heat

What was the main technology of the 3rd generation of computers?

• Integrated Circuits

• Vacuum Tubes

• Transistors

• Microprocessors

What was a disadvantage of 3rd generation computers?

• Still costly to manufacture and repair

• Bigger and slower

• Used vacuum tubes

• None of the above

What technology is the 4th generation of computers based on?

• Microprocessors

• Vacuum Tubes

• Transistors

• Integrated Circuits

What was one of the main advantages of 4th generation computers?

• Increased processing speed

• They were more expensive

• They consumed more power

• They were less reliable