Exploring Computer Generations

What technology was primarily used in first generation computers?

• Magnetic drums

• Vacuum tubes

• Transistors

• Punched cards

Which generation of computers introduced transistors?

• Fourth generation

• Third generation

• Second generation

• First generation

What is a key feature of third generation computers?

• Use of integrated circuits (ICs)

• Use of magnetic core memory

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Use of transistors

Name one major advancement in fourth generation computers.

• Integrated circuits

• Vacuum tubes

• Transistors

• Microprocessors

What is the primary focus of fifth generation computers?

• Data storage and retrieval

• Artificial intelligence and advanced computing techniques

• Graphical user interface design

• Basic arithmetic operations

Which generation is known for using vacuum tubes?

• Fourth generation

• Second generation

• First generation

• Third generation

What type of programming languages were used in second generation computers?

• Assembly language, COBOL, FORTRAN

• Java

• Python

• HTML

How did the size of computers change from first to fourth generation?

• Computers became larger and more complex in the fourth generation.

• Computers decreased in size from room-sized in the first generation to compact and portable in the fourth generation.

• Computers increased in size from the first to the fourth generation.

• The size of computers remained the same throughout all generations.

What is an example of a device from the fifth generation?

• Alexa

• IBM Watson

• Google Assistant

• Siri

Which generation of computers is characterized by the use of integrated circuits?

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

• First generation

• Second generation