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

Computer Generations Assessment

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Emmanuel Maksha
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Transistors
Vacuum tubes
Integrated circuits
Microprocessors
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component was the main feature of first-generation computers?
Microchip
Vacuum tube
Transistor
Magnetic core
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major disadvantage of first-generation computers?
Slow processing speed
High heat generation
Limited storage capacity
Lack of operating systems
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of programming language was predominantly used in first-generation computers?
High-level language
Assembly language
Machine language
Object-oriented language
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a first-generation computer?
IBM 1401
ENIAC
IBM PC
PDP-8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technology replaced vacuum tubes in second-generation computers?
Integrated circuits
Microprocessors
Transistors
Quantum chips
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did transistors improve second-generation computers compared to first-generation computers?
Increased size
Reduced reliability
Improved speed and reliability
Higher power consumption
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