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This document provides explanations for 10 multiple choice questions about computer generations. It discusses that: - Generation refers to changes in computer technology over time. The 3rd generation used integrated circuits, while the 4th used VLSI microprocessors. - The 1st generation used vacuum tubes and batch processing. The 2nd generation period was 1952-1964. - AI aims to make computers think like humans. ULSI stands for Ultra Large Scale Integration, part of 5th generation computers. - The 4th generation used time sharing, networks, and distributed operating systems with VLSI circuits. HLL refers to high-level languages like FORTRAN.

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MCQ On Computer History PDF

This document provides explanations for 10 multiple choice questions about computer generations. It discusses that: - Generation refers to changes in computer technology over time. The 3rd generation used integrated circuits, while the 4th used VLSI microprocessors. - The 1st generation used vacuum tubes and batch processing. The 2nd generation period was 1952-1964. - AI aims to make computers think like humans. ULSI stands for Ultra Large Scale Integration, part of 5th generation computers. - The 4th generation used time sharing, networks, and distributed operating systems with VLSI circuits. HLL refers to high-level languages like FORTRAN.

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1. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.


a) development
b) generation
c) advancement
d) growth
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer
is/was being used. The term is used to distinguish between various hardware technologies.

2. The fourth generation was based on integrated circuits.


a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The statement is false. The third generation was based on integrated circuits.

3. The generation based on VLSI microprocessor.


a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The 4th gen was VLSI microprocessor based. The period of fourth generation:
1972-1990.

4. ______ generation of computer started with using vacuum tubes as the basic components.
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: First generation of computer started with using vacuum tubes as the basic
components for memory and circuitry for CPU(Central Processing Unit).

5. Batch processing was mainly used in this generation.


a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Batch processing was mainly used in the 1st generation. In this generation
Punched cards, Paper tape, Magnetic tape Input & Output device were used.

6. ___________ is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets means and


method of making computers think like human beings.
a) Block chain
b) VR
c) AI
d) Cloud computing
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: AI is an emerging branch in computer science, which interprets means and
method of making computers think like human beings.

7. ULSI stands for?


a) Ultra Large Scale Integration
b) Under Lower Scale Integration
c) Ultra Lower Scale Integration
d) Under Large Scale Integration
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It stands for Ultra Large Scale Integration. It is a part of the fifth generation
computers.

8. In this generation Time sharing, Real time, Networks, Distributed Operating System was
used.
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 4th
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The fourth generation of computers is marked by the use of Very Large Scale
Integrated (VLSI) circuits. In this generation Time sharing, Real time, Networks, Distributed
Operating System was used.

9. HLL stands for?


a) High Level Language
b) High Layman’s Language
c) High Level Lesson
d) High Layman’s Lesson
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: High Level Language(HLL) has languages like FORTRAN, COBOL. HLL isn’t
in machine language. It is converted to machine language for further processing.
10. The period of ________ generation was 1952-1964.
a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 5th
d) 4th
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The period of the 2nd generation is 1952-1964. The period of the first
generation was 1942-1954.

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