Generations Of Computer Flashcards
(54 cards)
What is the first generation of computers characterized by?
Vacuum tubes as the main electronic component.
True or False: The second generation of computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes.
True.
Fill in the blank: The third generation of computers introduced _______.
Integrated circuits.
Which generation of computers is known for its use of microprocessors?
The fourth generation.
What technology does the fifth generation of computers focus on?
Artificial intelligence.
What was a significant advancement in the second generation of computers?
Increased speed and efficiency due to transistors.
True or False: The first generation of computers were large and expensive.
True.
What is a major feature of third generation computers?
They used large-scale integration (LSI) technology.
Which generation of computers began in the 1970s?
The fourth generation.
Fill in the blank: The first generation of computers used _______ for programming.
Machine language.
What is one key characteristic of the fifth generation of computers?
They aim to develop machines that can think and learn.
What type of computer architecture is associated with the fourth generation?
Microprocessor architecture.
True or False: The second generation of computers was smaller than the first generation.
True.
What was the primary component used in first generation computers?
Vacuum tubes.
What does LSI stand for in the context of computer generations?
Large Scale Integration.
Which generation of computers is often referred to as ‘smart computers’?
The fifth generation.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of the microprocessor in fourth generation computers is _______.
To act as the central processing unit.
What is one drawback of the first generation of computers?
They generated a lot of heat and were inefficient.
True or False: The third generation of computers marked the beginning of personal computers.
False. It was in the fourth generation.
What is the main advantage of using transistors over vacuum tubes?
Transistors are smaller, faster, and more reliable.
What year range is typically associated with the second generation of computers?
1956 to 1963.
Which generation of computers is associated with the development of the internet?
The fourth generation.
Fill in the blank: The primary goal of the fifth generation of computers is to create systems that can _______.
Understand natural language and perform reasoning.
What advancement in software occurred during the third generation?
The development of operating systems.
