History & Generations of Computer: Computer Awareness MCQ Practice

• Topic: History & Generations of computer
• 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. As a memory unit, the analytical engine built during the first generation of computers used _______ .

1. RAM
2. floppies
3. cards
4. counter wheels
5. None of these

2. The 1st computer which provides storage-

1. EDSAC
2. EDVAC
3. MARK-I
4. ACE

3. Name the first general-purpose electronic computer.

1. ADVAC
2. ADSAC
3. UNIVAC
4. EDVAC

4. First-generation computers used ____ languages.

1. machine
2. assembly
3. both 1 & 2
4. high level

5. In the ______ generation of computers, time-sharing became possible.

1. 1st generation
2. 2nd generation
3. 3rd generation
4. 4th generation

6. IC`s were started to be used from which generation of computers?

1. 1st generation
2. 2nd generation
3. 3rd generation
4. 4th generation
5. 5th generation

7. Which of the following is generally costlier?

1. server
2. notebook computer
3. personal computer
4. laptop computer
5. mainframe

8. A hybrid computer is one that combines the features of _____.

1. super & microcomputers
2. mini & microcomputers
3. analog & digital computers
4. super & mini computers

9. What is the simplest and quickest computer to imitate the human brain?

1. supercomputer
2. quantum computer
3. param-10000
4. IBM chips

10. It is a branch of research that aims to create machines with the same level of intellect as humans.

1. nanoscience
2. nanotechnology
3. simulation
4. Artificial Intelligence