COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION

DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In this computer generation, microprocessor became the most prevalent component of computers. This generation also introduces the use of GUI or Graphical User Interface, the mouse, and other handheld devices. During what computer generation is this?
A
Second Generation
B
Fifth Generation
C
Fourth Generation
D
First Generation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fourth Generation of computers was between 1971 – 1980. These computers used the VLSI technology or the Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits technology. Therefore they were also known as the microprocessors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option B Solution: The microprocessor brought the fourth generation of computers, as thousands of integrated circuits were built onto a single silicon chip.

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