10 Questions
What are the five generations of computers?
The five generations of computers are: First generation (vacuum tubes), Second generation (transistors), Third generation (integrated circuits), Fourth generation (microprocessors), and Fifth generation (artificial intelligence systems).
When did the first generation of computers, using vacuum tubes, exist?
The first generation of computers, using vacuum tubes, existed from 1940 to 1956.
What were the main memory components used in the first generation computers?
The main memory components used in the first generation computers were magnetic drums.
What were some drawbacks of the first generation computers?
Some drawbacks of the first generation computers were their enormous size, high operating costs, high electricity consumption, and frequent malfunctions due to heat generation.
What was the maximum internal storage capacity of first generation computers?
The maximum internal storage capacity of first generation computers was 20,000 characters.
What technology replaced vacuum tubes in second-generation computers?
Transistors
What are some advantages of second-generation computers compared to first-generation computers?
Smaller, faster, and more reliable
What is the main goal of fifth-generation computing?
To create devices that can learn and self-organize
Name two examples of first-generation computers.
UNIVAC and ENIAC
When were transistors invented?
1947
Test your knowledge on the evolution of computers with this quiz! From the early vacuum tube circuitry in the 1940s to the cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems of today, explore the five generations of computers and the technological advancements that shaped them.
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