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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which generation of computers did personal computers become feasible?

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

Which language was developed during the Fourth Generation of computers?

<p>C++ (A)</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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