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WorksheetsGenerations of computers
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many generations of computers are there?
4
5
3
6
What was the third generation of computers built with
Integrated Circuits
Processors
Vacuums
Transistors
Select all that apply to the first generation of computers.
Cheaper
Generated a lot of heat
Much More reliable
Smaller
Very Large
Fifth Generation of Computers is the fastest Generation
True
False
Transistors are used in which generations of computers.
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation
None of these
What is technology that used in First Generation?
Artificial intelligence
Transistor
Vaccum Tubes
Integrated circuit
Microprocessors were used in
1st generation computer
4th generation computer
5th generation computer
None of these
Fifth generation computer used
Vacuum tubes
microprocessor
Artificial Intelligence
None of these
It is an integrated circuit that contains the entire central processing unit of a computer on a single silicon chip.
microprocessor
integrated circuit
silicon
transistor
Unlike the earlier generation of computers that were big enough to fill an entire room, these only take up reasonable space on a desk.
microcomputer
portable computer
minicomputer
mainframe
The development of these marked the beginning of the third generation of computers.
integrated circuit
microprocessor
semiconductor
transistor
Devices still being developed today are based on this concept, where computers respond to natural language input and are capable of learning and self-organization.
artificial intelligence
microcomputer
microprocessor
semiconductor
It is a semiconductor device that can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation and other electronic functions.
transistor
integrated circuit
microprocessor
vacuum tube
These are electronic devices that control the flow of electrons in a vacuum.
vacuum tube
transistor
integrated circuit
microprocessor
The ENIAC stands for ....................
Electronic Numerical Integrated And Component
Electronic Numerical Integrated Circuit
Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
Easy Number Intelligence And Computer
Tablet is a mobile computer that is very handy to use. It uses the touch screen technology.
TRUE
FALSE
Second Generation introduced the use of Vacuum Tubes
TRUE
FALSE
ENIAC is the first electronic computers were introduced in 1940s.
TRUE
FALSE
The following are the characteristics of fifth (5) generation, EXCEPT:
Artificial Intelligence
Expert System
Vacuum Tubes
Language and Linguistic Communication
Fast and large capacity computer and handled millions of transactions. It is used by banks, BIR,SSS and Insurance Company
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer
Microcomputer
this computer is a refrigerator-size machine and used by medium-sized companies for specific purposes.
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer
Microcomputer
This computer is used by NASA and weather forecasting.
Mainframe
Mini
Super
Micro
It is also known as Personal Computer
(a)
How many generations of computers are available?
3
4
5
6
Third Generation of computer
1940-1951
1964-1971
1971-present
The computers today are huge and require a group of people to operate.
TRUE
FALSE
Name the categories of computers under Size and Capacity
General, special and Hybrid
Micro, Mini, Mainframe, and Super
Analog, Digital, and Hybrid
Large, small, tinny
Microcomputers come in different sizes, Which of the following is NOT microcomputer
Desktop
Laptop
Minicomputer
Tablet
Who was considered as the first computer programmer?
Charles Babbage
Steve Jobs
Augusta Ada Bryon
Bill Gates
