ENIAC - First-Generation Computer Quiz
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Which generation of computers utilized transistors as the interior sections?

  • Second-generation (correct)
  • Fourth-generation
  • Third-generation
  • First-generation

    • Which generation of computers introduced the integrated circuit (IC) to replace transistors?

  • Second-generation
  • Fourth-generation
  • First-generation
  • Third-generation (correct)

    • In which generation of computers were VLSI circuits used to build computers?

  • Fourth-generation (correct)
  • Third-generation
  • First-generation
  • Second-generation

    • Which generation of computers was known for remote processing, time-sharing, and multiprogramming operating systems?

    <p>Third-generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers was the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC) a part of?

    <p>First-generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is associated with the fourth-generation computers?

    <p>Microprocessor technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electronic components are present in microprocessor chips in the fifth generation of computers?

    <p>10 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computer type is known for being dense, reliable, and inexpensive in the fourth generation?

    <p>Personal computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers involves ultra-large-scale integration (ULSI) technology?

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

    What technology is associated with computer intelligence in the fifth-generation computers?

    <p>AI technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware component of a computer can be seen and touched?

    <p><strong>Interrelated electronic devices</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a workstation from a personal computer?

    <p>More powerful microprocessors and a high-quality monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many users can a mainframe typically support simultaneously?

    <p>Hundreds or thousands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a minicomputer?

    <p>Capable of supporting from 10 to hundreds of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a supercomputer?

    <p>Extremely fast with millions of instructions per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of CPU cores, how does the Pleiades supercomputer compare to a regular desktop computer with an Intel Core i3 processor?

    <p>245,536 CPU cores vs. 2 cores for the Intel Core i3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of desktop computers?

    <p>Designed to be placed on a desk and used by individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Generations of Computers

    • The second generation of computers utilized transistors as the interior sections.
    • The third generation of computers introduced the integrated circuit (IC) to replace transistors.
    • The fourth generation of computers used microprocessors, which are a type of Large-Scale Integration (LSI) circuits.
    • The fifth generation of computers used Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) circuits to build computers.

    Characteristics of Computer Generations

    • The first generation of computers included the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC).
    • The fourth generation of computers was known for remote processing, time-sharing, and multiprogramming operating systems, and used microprocessors as the core technology.
    • The fifth generation of computers is associated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

    Computer Types

    • Microprocessor chips in the fifth generation of computers have hundreds of thousands of electronic components.
    • The fourth generation of computers introduced the microprocessor, which led to the development of personal computers that are dense, reliable, and inexpensive.
    • The fifth generation of computers involves ultra-large-scale integration (ULSI) technology.
    • A workstation is distinguished from a personal computer by its high-performance capabilities, large storage capacity, and specialized hardware and software.

    Computer Categories

    • A mainframe can typically support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
    • A minicomputer is a mid-range computer that is smaller and less powerful than a mainframe but more powerful than a personal computer.
    • A supercomputer is characterized by its extremely high processing power and speed, such as the Pleiades supercomputer, which has thousands of CPU cores compared to a regular desktop computer with an Intel Core i3 processor.
    • The main purpose of desktop computers is to provide a personal, single-user computing environment.

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    Test your knowledge about the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC), considered the first-generation computer built by Mauchly from the University of Pennsylvania and financed by the United States Army. Learn about its modular design, limited storage and arithmetic capabilities.

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