General Quiz

Which component made 4th generation computers significantly faster than 3rd generation computers?

• Transistors

• Vacuum tubes

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

Why are 3rd generation computers important in the history of computing?

• They used vacuum tubes.

• They introduced microprocessors.

• They used integrated circuits.

• They were the first to use operating systems.

What was the key innovation in the 2nd generation of computers?

• Vacuum tubes

• Transistors

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

How did 3rd generation computers improve over the 2nd generation?

• They used magnetic storage.

• They introduced transistors.

• They used integrated circuits.

• They could only perform basic functions.

What benefit did 4th generation computers offer compared to earlier models?

• Smaller size

• Slower speed

• Limited programming capability

• Higher power consumption

What was a major challenge with 1st generation computers?

• They were too fast.

• They were unreliable.

• They used microprocessors.

• They were energy-efficient.

What type of device is both an input and an output device?

• Mouse

• Printer

• Monitor

• Touchscreen

Which device converts physical documents into a digital format?

• Printer

• Scanner

• Mouse

• Keyboard

Which of the following is an example of an input device used in gaming?

• Joystick

• Speaker

• Printer

• Scanner

What type of device is used to produce a hard copy from a computer?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Scanner

• Keyboard