INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER GENERATIONS AND CLASSIFICATION
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Question
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What type of technology was used in fourth generation of computers?
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Integrated circuit
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Transistors
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Vacuum tubes
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Microprocessors
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fourth-generation computers were introduced in 1972, following the third-generation computer that largely used microprocessors. These computers used VLSI technologies, and Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fourth generation of operating systems (1971-1980) saw the development of personal computer OS, such as CP/M and Apple DOS, and the introduction of microprocessors and more user-friendly interfaces. These OS made personal computing accessible and set the stage for future advancements.
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