Computer Generations Assessment

What was the primary technology used for data processing in first-generation computers?

• Transistors

• Vacuum tubes

• Integrated circuits

• Microprocessors

Which component was the main feature of first-generation computers?

• Microchip

• Vacuum tube

• Transistor

• Magnetic core

What was a major disadvantage of first-generation computers?

• Slow processing speed

• High heat generation

• Limited storage capacity

• Lack of operating systems

What type of programming language was predominantly used in first-generation computers?

• High-level language

• Assembly language

• Machine language

• Object-oriented language

Which of the following was a first-generation computer?

• IBM 1401

• ENIAC

• IBM PC

• PDP-8

What technology replaced vacuum tubes in second-generation computers?

• Integrated circuits

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

• Quantum chips

How did transistors improve second-generation computers compared to first-generation computers?

• Increased size

• Reduced reliability

• Improved speed and reliability

• Higher power consumption

Which programming languages emerged during the second generation?

• COBOL and FORTRAN

• Python and Java

• C++ and Ruby

• SQL and HTML

Which was a key application of second-generation computers?

• Web development

• Business data processing

• Artificial intelligence

• Mobile app development

Why were second-generation computers still expensive?

• Use of vacuum tubes

• High cost of transistors

• Lack of software

• Limited storage