Computer Generations Overview
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Computer Generations Overview

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Which technology characterized the First Generation of computers?

  • Vacuum Tubes (correct)
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Microprocessors
  • Transistors

    • What programming language was commonly used during the Third Generation of computers?

  • Assembly language
  • C
  • Lisp
  • COBOL (correct)

    • Which generation of computers saw the emergence of microprocessors?

  • Fourth Generation (correct)
  • Second Generation
  • First Generation
  • Third Generation

    • What type of processing technology became prominent in the Fifth Generation of computers?

    <p>Parallel processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which generation of computers did personal computers become feasible?

    <p>Fourth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language was developed during the Fourth Generation of computers?

    <p>C++</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers introduced integrated circuits (ICs) leading to further miniaturization and increased processing power?

    <p>Third Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of languages became popular during the Third Generation of computers?

    <p>COBOL and FORTRAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers saw the emergence of microprocessors, allowing entire CPUs to fit on a single chip?

    <p>Fourth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technologies became prominent in the Fifth Generation of computers?

    <p>Neural networks and expert systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers was characterized by advances in artificial intelligence and parallel processing?

    <p>Fifth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

    <p>Processes most calculations in the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system.

    <p>Stores data and instructions temporarily during CPU processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the purpose of the Motherboard in a computer setup.

    <p>Connects all components and enables communication between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a computer?

    <p>Handles graphical computations for tasks like gaming or image processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of the Operating System (OS) in computer systems.

    <p>Manages hardware and software resources, provides common services for computer programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Peripheral Devices in the context of computer systems?

    <p>External devices like printers, scanners, and external drives that expand functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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