Computer System Functions Quiz

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Which generation of computers utilized integrated circuits?

Fourth generation

Third generation (correct)

Second generation

First generation

What was a significant advantage of the third generation of computers?

Reduced storage capacity

Slower processing time

Lower maintenance costs (correct)

Increased physical size

What technology was used in the fourth generation of computers?

Integrated circuits

Transistors

Microprocessors (correct)

Vacuum tubes

Which of the following programming languages was used in the third generation of computers?

FORTRON-II to IV Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant disadvantage of the third generation of computers?

Difficulty in repairing integrated circuits Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the IBM 360 computer?

Both scientific computing and data processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

To process data Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for holding programs and data while processing is taking place?

Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of data movement in a computer system?

To move data for processing and communication Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing computer resources and controlling the performance of functional units?

Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

According to the von Neumann architecture, which statement is true about the memory in a computer system?

Memory holds both programs and data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of data storage in a computer system?

To hold data and programs either temporarily or permanently Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory did EDVAC primarily use that required fewer vacuum tubes than ENIAC?

Mercury delay lines Signup and view all the answers

Which computer system made use of subroutines, an essential component of modern programming?

EDSAC Signup and view all the answers

In which generation of computers were transistors used as the primary electronic component?

2nd generation (Transistors) Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory was utilized by EDSAC, the first computer to employ this technology?

Random access memory (RAM) Signup and view all the answers

Which storage devices were commonly used in the 2nd generation of computers?

Magnetic cores and magnetic tape Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant advantage of using mercury delay lines in EDVAC's primary memory?

Lower cost and smaller size than vacuum tubes Signup and view all the answers