Practice Evolution Of Computers (1.1.2) - Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance
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Evolution of Computers

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Question 1 Easy

What type of device was primarily used in the first generation of computers?

💡 Hint: Think about what replaced mechanical components.

Question 2 Easy

What does a microprocessor combine?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the CPU in a computer.

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Question 1

What innovation characterized the first generation of computers?

Integrated circuits
Transistors
Vacuum tubes

💡 Hint: Think about the earliest forms of computers.

Question 2

True or False: The second generation of computers introduced microprocessors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the sequence of computer generations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Compare and contrast the technological advancements between the third and fourth generations of computers. Discuss how these advancements influenced modern computing.

💡 Hint: Consider how each generation prepared the way for the next and think about aspects like size and processing power.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of fifth-generation technologies on industries such as healthcare and finance.

💡 Hint: Think about real-world applications of AI in these industries and how they improve efficiency and accuracy.

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