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What was the main feature of computers during the first generation from 1950 to 1959?
What was the main feature of computers during the first generation from 1950 to 1959?
Which programming language was primarily supported by first generation computers?
Which programming language was primarily supported by first generation computers?
Why were first generation computers considered very costly?
Why were first generation computers considered very costly?
What type of operating system was mainly used in the first generation of computers?
What type of operating system was mainly used in the first generation of computers?
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Which of the following characteristics was NOT associated with first generation computers?
Which of the following characteristics was NOT associated with first generation computers?
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What was a main advantage of second generation computers over first generation computers?
What was a main advantage of second generation computers over first generation computers?
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Which of the following computers was NOT part of the first generation?
Which of the following computers was NOT part of the first generation?
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Which of the following programming languages were introduced during the second generation of computers?
Which of the following programming languages were introduced during the second generation of computers?
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What was a major disadvantage of first generation computers in relation to their physical attributes?
What was a major disadvantage of first generation computers in relation to their physical attributes?
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What was one of the characteristics of second generation computers regarding their physical features?
What was one of the characteristics of second generation computers regarding their physical features?
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Which of the following statements best reflects the heat management issues faced by first generation computers?
Which of the following statements best reflects the heat management issues faced by first generation computers?
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Which statement accurately describes the technology used in third generation computers?
Which statement accurately describes the technology used in third generation computers?
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Which feature of second generation computers contributed to their increased reliability?
Which feature of second generation computers contributed to their increased reliability?
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What was a significant drawback of second generation computers despite their advancements?
What was a significant drawback of second generation computers despite their advancements?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding data processing capabilities in second generation computers?
Which of the following statements is true regarding data processing capabilities in second generation computers?
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Which of these computers is an example of a second generation computer?
Which of these computers is an example of a second generation computer?
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What were the main features of the third generation of computers?
What were the main features of the third generation of computers?
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Which of the following programming languages were used during the third generation?
Which of the following programming languages were used during the third generation?
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What was a significant advancement in the fourth generation of computers?
What was a significant advancement in the fourth generation of computers?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of third generation computers?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of third generation computers?
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What innovation during the fourth generation led to the Personal Computer (PC) revolution?
What innovation during the fourth generation led to the Personal Computer (PC) revolution?
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Which statement accurately describes the cost of third generation computers?
Which statement accurately describes the cost of third generation computers?
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What type of processing capabilities were introduced in the third generation?
What type of processing capabilities were introduced in the third generation?
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What does VLSI stand for, which was a major feature of the fourth generation?
What does VLSI stand for, which was a major feature of the fourth generation?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the fourth generation of computers?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the fourth generation of computers?
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What significant technology advancement characterized the fifth generation of computers?
What significant technology advancement characterized the fifth generation of computers?
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Which programming languages were prominently used in the fifth generation of computers?
Which programming languages were prominently used in the fifth generation of computers?
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What was a major development in computer technology during the fourth generation?
What was a major development in computer technology during the fourth generation?
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What was the role of the VT100 terminal in computer history?
What was the role of the VT100 terminal in computer history?
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Which of the following is an application of the artificial intelligence technology that emerged in the fifth generation?
Which of the following is an application of the artificial intelligence technology that emerged in the fifth generation?
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When did the fifth generation of computers begin?
When did the fifth generation of computers begin?
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What major storage media improvements were seen in the fifth generation?
What major storage media improvements were seen in the fifth generation?
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Which technology is highlighted as a key feature of fifth generation computers?
Which technology is highlighted as a key feature of fifth generation computers?
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What is a notable characteristic of multicore processors?
What is a notable characteristic of multicore processors?
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Which of the following features enhances user-friendliness in fifth generation computers?
Which of the following features enhances user-friendliness in fifth generation computers?
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What type of artificial intelligence development is featured in fifth generation computers?
What type of artificial intelligence development is featured in fifth generation computers?
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What is one of the advantages of fifth generation computers compared to earlier generations?
What is one of the advantages of fifth generation computers compared to earlier generations?
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In what way are fifth generation computers noted for their physical characteristics?
In what way are fifth generation computers noted for their physical characteristics?
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Which of the following technologies has advanced as part of fifth generation computers?
Which of the following technologies has advanced as part of fifth generation computers?
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How does the storage technology in fifth generation computers compare to earlier generations?
How does the storage technology in fifth generation computers compare to earlier generations?
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Which of the following types of computers belongs to the fifth generation?
Which of the following types of computers belongs to the fifth generation?
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What is a significant social issue related to the use of computers?
What is a significant social issue related to the use of computers?
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What does the digital divide refer to?
What does the digital divide refer to?
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Which of the following is an ethical issue arising from computer use?
Which of the following is an ethical issue arising from computer use?
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Which statement about computer crime is true?
Which statement about computer crime is true?
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What concern does copyright raise in a computerized society?
What concern does copyright raise in a computerized society?
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Which generation of computers is known for using integrated circuits?
Which generation of computers is known for using integrated circuits?
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What is one of the primary ethical concerns associated with network security?
What is one of the primary ethical concerns associated with network security?
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