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Which technological advancement distinguished third-generation computers from their predecessors?

• Vacuum Tubes

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

• Integrated Circuits

What was the primary technology used in first-generation computers?

• Transistors

• Vacuum Tubes

• Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessors

Which pioneering computer architecture was implemented in the IAS computer?

• Harvard Architecture

• Von Neumann Architecture

• Turing Machine

• Analytical Engine

Moore's Law is associated with which aspect of technology?

• Processing speed

• Memory capacity

• Storage size

• Network bandwidth

Answer explanation

Moore's Law predicts that the number of transistors on a microchip, and therefore processing speed, will double approximately every two years.

Which of the following best describes x86?

• A programming language

• A type of microprocessor architecture

• A network protocol

• A graphics rendering technique

Which company introduced the first commercially available microprocessor?

• IBM

• Apple

• Intel

• Microsoft

What is the primary function of a microprocessor?

• Perform arithmetic and logic operations

• Display graphics on a screen

• Send and receive data over a network

• Store files and documents

What is an Integrated Circuit (IC)?

• A type of computer monitor

• A semiconductor device containing electronic components such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors

• A form of computer storage

• A type of network cable

What is the significance of Von Neumann Architecture in computer science?

• It introduced the concept of stored-program computers

• It revolutionized data storage techniques

• It improved network communication protocols

• It enhanced graphical user interfaces

What was the primary technological advancement that distinguished second-generation computers from their predecessors?

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

• Vacuum Tubes

• Integrated Circuits