The History of Computers

What technology was used in the first generation of computers?

• Microprocessors

• Integrated Circuits

• Vacuum Tubes

• Transistors

Which computer language was primarily used in the first generation?

• Pascal

• Low Level machine language

• High Level Assembly

• Java

What was a major disadvantage of first generation computers?

• Generated a lot of heat

• Used keyboards for input

• Had no output devices

• Were very small

Which computer is an example of the first generation?

• Macintosh

• ENIAC

• IBM PC

• Apple II

What replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?

• Transistors

• Quantum chips

• Microprocessors

• Integrated Circuits

What was a significant advantage of second generation computers?

• They used punched cards

• They were larger

• They were faster

• They were more expensive

What input method was introduced in the third generation of computers?

• Punched cards

• Keyboards

• Voice commands

• Paper tape

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

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of magnetic drums

• Use of integrated circuits

• Use of punched cards

What is a key feature of fourth generation computers?

• Use of transistors

• Use of magnetic tape

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of microprocessors

Which programming languages are associated with the fourth generation?

• Assembly language

• Fortran and COBOL

• Pascal and C

• Machine language