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MCQ on computer history and generation with answers

1. The first Mechanical Computer is

Mak 1
Mark 1
M1
Mach 1

Mark 1

Explanation : Mark 1 is the first Mechanical computer. Mark 1 is also known as the Harvard Mark 1 developed by IBM and Harvard University in 1944.

2. Who developed the first Mechanical Computer ?

Charles Babbage
Howard Aiken
John Von Neuman
J.P.Ekart

Howard Aiken

Explanation : Howard Aiken was an American engineer and mathematician who led the development of the Harvard Mark 1 computer in 1944.

3. The first Mechanical Computer was developed in

1939
1937
1944
1932

1944

4. Who is the father of modern Computer ?

Lady Ada Augusta
Charles Babbage
John Von Neuman
Blaise Pascal

Charles Babbage

Explanation : Charles Babbage was an English mathematician known as the father of modern computer for designing the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine in the 19th century.

5. Who first used Binary system in Computers ?

Charles Babbage
John Von Neuman
Blaise Pascal
Lady Ada Augusta

John Von Neuman

Explanation : John Von Neuman played a crucial role in integrating the binary number system into modern computers through the Von Neuman architecture. This architecture proposed in 1945, introduced the concept of storing both data and instructions in binary form in the computer’s memory.

6. In how many Generations Computers are classified ?

5

Explanation : Computers are classified into 5 generations based on their technology and advancements i.e. First Generation, Second Generation, Third Generation, Fourth Generation and Fifth Generation.

7. Which of the following was the main electronic component of the first Generation Computers

Transistor
Integrated Circuit
Vacuum Tube
Optical Fibre

Vacuum Tube

Explanation : Vacuum Tubes were used in data processing but they were large in size, used to consume a lot of power and generated significant amount of heat.

8. The period of First Generation Computers was

1930-38
1940-52
1945-57
1935-42

1940-52

9. The main electric component of the second Generations of Computers was

Vacuum Tube
Optical Fibre
Transistor
Integrated Circuit

Transistor

Explanation : The second generation computers used Transistors as the main electronic component. Transistors replaced Vacuum Tubes making computers smaller, faster and energy efficient.

10. The main electric component of the third Generations of Computers was

Vacuum Tube
Optical Fibre
Transistor
Integrated Circuit

Integrated Circuit

Explanation : The Integrated Circuit (IC) was the main electronic component of the third generation computers. An Integrated Circuit (IC) is a small semiconductor chip that contains multiple electronic components such as transistors, resistors and capacitors in a single unit.

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