COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION

DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The fourth generation computers used ____ as its basic circuitry.
A
Vaccum tubes
B
Transistors
C
Microprocessors
D
Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Around 1971 and 1980, the fourth generation of computers were introduced. These computers were outfitted with the most up-to-date VLSI circuit technology. ANS. Intel unveiled the 4004, the world’s largest initial single-chip microprocessor, on a single MOS LSI chip, on November 15, 1971.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fourth generation computers was developed using microprocessor. Intel 4004 chip was the first microprocessor developed in 1971. The microprocessor is a silicon chip contains millions of transistors that was designed using LSI and VLSI technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fourth Generation (1971 – 1980) The fourth-generation period is considered from 1971 to 1980. During this generation, computers were developed using the microprocessor as the main component of the technology.

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