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What language did the first generation computers rely on?
What language did the first generation computers rely on?
What type of components did the first generation computers use for memory?
What type of components did the first generation computers use for memory?
What was a characteristic feature of the first generation computers?
What was a characteristic feature of the first generation computers?
What was a notable example of a computer developed in the first generation?
What was a notable example of a computer developed in the first generation?
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How was the output provided in the first generation computers?
How was the output provided in the first generation computers?
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First Generation Computers
- Relied on machine language, the lowest-level programming language consisting of binary code (0s and 1s) directly understood by the computer hardware.
- Used vacuum tubes as memory components, characterized by their large size and high heat generation, which limited reliability and lifespan.
- Featured a slow processing speed and were bulky, often requiring entire rooms for operation due to vacuum tube technology.
- Notable example includes the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), completed in 1945, considered one of the first general-purpose electronic digital computers.
- Output was typically provided using punched cards and printed output, as there were no screens or modern output devices available at that time.
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Test your knowledge of the first generation of computers with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and features of these early machines, including their reliance on vacuum tubes and machine language. See how much you know about the high costs and large size associated with these pioneering computers.
