- Topic: Computer Generations
- Number of Questions: 10
- Target: SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Assistant, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, SSC GD, SSC CPO, SSC MTS, SSC CHSL, Railways, etc.
Let’s Start
1. In the first generation of computers what was the most important electronic component?
- Tape
- wire
- gum
- Vacuum tube or valve
See Answer
Answer: 4) vacuum tube or valve
Explanation: vacuum tube or valve was the main electronic component used in the first generation of computers
2. At what period of time were second generation of computers used?
- 1956 to 1963
- present to future
- 1945 to 1960
- 1950 to 1955
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Answer: 1) 1956 to 1963
Explanation: the second generation of computers were used from 1956 to 1963
3. What type of technology was used in fourth generation of computers?
- Integrated Circuits
- Transistors
- Vaccum Tubes
- Microprocessors
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Answer: 4) Microprocessors
Explanation: Microprocessors was used in the fourth generation of computers.
4. 1st generations of computers were based on the Integrated Circuit(IC) or chip.
- True
- False
- Prtially True
- None of the above
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Answer: 2) False
Explanation: First generations of computers were not based on the Integrated Circuit or chip
5. What period of time was the fifth generation of computers used?
- 1971 to present
- 1956 to 1963
- present to future
- 1945 to 1956
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Answer: 3) present to future
Explanation: The fifth generation of computers was used in periods present to future.
6. A modification in technology that a computer is/was using is referred to as a term in computer terminology is-
- development
- generation
- advancement
- growth
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Answer: 2) generation
Explanation: A shift in the technology that a computer is/was using is referred to as a generation in computer language. The term is used to differentiate between various sorts of hardware.
7. Batch processing was basically used in this generation-
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
See Answer
Answer: 1) 1st
Explanation: Batch processing was basically used in the 1st generation. Paper tape, Punched cards, Magnetic tape Input & Output devices were used.
8. Time sharing, real-time, networks, and a distributed operating system were all employed in _______ generation.
- 1st
- 2nd
- 5th
- 4th
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Answer: 4) 4th
Explanation: The usage of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits distinguishes the fourth generation of computers. Time-sharing, real-time, networks, and a distributed operating system were all utilised in this generation.
9. The ____________ generation lasted from 1952 until 1964.
- 1st
- 2nd
- 5th
- 4th
See Answer
Answer: 2) 2nd
Explanation: 1952-1964 is the period of the 2nd generation.
10. The vacuum tubes were used as the primary components in the___________ generation of computers.
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
See Answer
Answer: 1) 1st
Explanation: Vacuum tubes were used as the fundamental components for memory and CPU circuits in the first generation of computers (Central Processing Unit).