Historical Development of computers II - JSS1 Computer Sudies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What characterized the primary electronic components of first-generation computers?
Transistors
Vacuum Tubes
Integrated Circuits
Microprocessors
Which iconic first-generation computer occupied a large room and consisted of over 17,000 vacuum tubes?
ENIAC
Pascaline
Jacquard Loom
Step Reckoner
What was a significant limitation in programming first-generation computers?
High-level programming languages
Parallel processing
Physical rewiring
Punched cards
What technological advancement characterized the second generation of computers?
Vacuum Tubes
Transistors
Integrated Circuits
Microprocessors
What innovation significantly improved the storage methods in second-generation computers?
Punched cards
Paper tape
Magnetic Core Memory
Vacuum Tubes
Which feature of second-generation computers contributed to improved time management in task execution?
Parallel processing
Integrated Circuits
Batch processing operating systems
High-level programming languages
What characterized the third generation of computers in terms of electronic components?
Vacuum Tubes
Transistors
Integrated Circuits
Microprocessors
Which programming languages were introduced during the third generation, making computers more user-friendly?
Machine Language
Assembly Language
COBOL and FORTRAN
High-level Programming
What was a notable outcome of the use of integrated circuits in third-generation computers?
Reduction in size and cost
Increased heat production
Larger physical components
Slower processing speed
Which development allowed entire central processing units (CPUs) to be contained on a single chip in fourth-generation computers?
Magnetic Core Memory
Punched Card System
Microprocessors
Transistors
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