Topic 2 COA: Quiz on Computer Evolution & Performance

What was the primary technology used in the first generation of computers?

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

• Vacuum Tubes

Which concept is attributed to John von Neumann?

• Stored Program Concept

• Microprocessor Design

• Transistor Technology

• Integrated Circuit

What was a significant characteristic of second generation computers?

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of transistors

• Use of integrated circuits

• Use of microprocessors

Which computer was a prototype of all subsequent general-purpose computers?

• IAS Computer

• EDVAC

• DEC PDP-8

• IBM System/360

What does Moore's Law describe?

• The doubling of transistors on a chip

• The efficiency of software

• The growth of memory size

• The speed of processors

What is the main advantage of multicore processors?

• Improved parallel processing

• Reduced heat generation

• Increased power consumption

• Higher clock speed

What does Amdahl's Law illustrate?

• The benefits of multicore systems

• The evolution of computer generations

• The importance of clock speed

• The limitations of parallel processing

Which of the following is a characteristic of third generation computers?

• Use of transistors

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of integrated circuits

• Use of magnetic-core memory

What is the primary function of cache memory?

• Data processing

• Input/output operations

• Temporary data storage for quick access

• Permanent data storage

What does Little's Law relate to?

• Instruction execution rate

• Processor speed

• Queueing systems

• Memory access time