18 Questions
What was the primary method of data processing during the 1st generation of computers?
Batch processing
What was the primary component of the main memory in 1st generation computers?
Vacuum tubes
What was the frequency of vacuum tube failure in 1st generation computers?
Every 7 minutes
What was the primary advantage of using transistors in 2nd generation computers?
Improved reliability
What was the primary input device used in 1st generation computers?
Punched cards
What was the approximate cost of a 1st generation computer in 1950?
$500,000
What was a characteristic of the first general-purpose computer design?
It incorporated an arithmetic logic unit and control flow
How were numbers represented in early analog computers?
In a continuous form, such as distance along a scale or voltage
What caused digital computers to replace analog computers?
The development of miniaturized transistor computers
What is the categorization of the history of computers based on?
Major developments in computers over certain periods of time
When did the 1st Generation of computers emerge?
1950-1957
What is characteristic of 1st Generation Computers?
They were the first general-purpose computers to be developed
What was the significant improvement in 2nd generation computers compared to the 1st generation?
Smaller, more reliable, and faster
What was the key innovation in computer development during the 3rd generation?
Use of integrated circuits
What was the major advantage of using integrated circuits in computer development?
Made computer development more cost effective
What was a major feature of computers during the 3rd generation?
Support for multiprogramming and timesharing
What was the characteristic of the integrated circuits used in 4th generation computers?
Contained hundreds to millions of transistors
What was the approximate cost of a computer in 1970?
$18,000
This quiz covers the characteristics and limitations of first generation computers, including their hardware and performance. Learn about the early days of computing and how it paved the way for modern technology.
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