10 Questions
What did 1st generation computers use for memory and CPU circuitry?
Vacuum tube
What is a vacuum tube in the context of early computers?
A glass tube with gas removed, used as a switch or amplifier
What are some examples of 1st generation computer applications mentioned in the text?
Supermarket scanners and automatic teller machines (ATMs)
What did 1st generation computers generate a lot of?
Heat
What replaced vacuum tubes in later computer generations?
Transistors
What is the function of a processor in a computer?
Interpreting and carrying out basic instructions
What does the system clock control in a computer?
Timing of all computer operations
What are the components of a processor?
Control unit and arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
How is the pace of the system clock measured?
In gigahertz (GHz)
What is a multi-core processor?
A computer processor with two or more separate processing units
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