Computer Fundamentals Multiple Choice Questions on “Generations of Computers”.
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
Answer: b
Clarification: 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
Answer: b
Clarification: 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
Answer: d
Clarification: 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
Answer: a
Clarification: 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
Answer: a
Clarification: 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
Answer: c
Clarification: 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
Answer: a
Clarification: 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
Answer: d
Clarification: 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
Answer: a
Clarification: 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
Answer: b
Clarification: The period of the 2nd generation is 1952-1964. The period of the first generation was 1942-1954.