5 Questions
What was the language used in the first generation of computers?
Machine Language (the Language of 0s and 1s)
What were the components of memory used in the first generation of computers?
Vacuum tubes
What was the size of the first generation computers?
They were huge and occupied almost a room-size area
What was the capability of multitasking in the first generation computers?
They were not capable of multitasking, and only one task could be performed at a time
What were the examples of computers developed in the first generation?
ENIAC – Electronic Numeric Integrated and Computer, UNIVAC- Universal Automatic Computer, EDSAC – Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator and EDVAC – Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer
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.
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