10 Questions
Who is usually attributed with the stored-program concept in computers?
John von Neumann
Which mathematician developed the idea of the stored-program concept around the same time as John von Neumann?
Alan Turing
During which era did the first-generation computers predominantly use vacuum tubes?
Electro-Mechanical Era
What is the name of the most famous first-generation computer which implemented the stored-program concept?
IAS computer
What type of logic elements and memory components were used in the first generation of computers?
Vacuum Tubes
Which era marked the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors in computers?
Transistor Era
Who developed the idea of transistors as a replacement for vacuum tubes?
William Shockley
Which component was crucial in reducing the size and power consumption of computers compared to vacuum tubes?
Transistors
In which generation of computers did the IAS computer play a significant role in implementing the stored-program concept?
First Generation
Who is credited with developing the concept of modern programming languages that utilized the stored-program concept?
Grace Hopper
Test your knowledge about the impact of transistors on computer technology, specifically focusing on the Third Generation of integrated circuits. This quiz covers topics such as system software, loading programs, and the shift from discrete components to integrated circuits.
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