Practice - Second Generation (1955-1960): Transistors
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Practice Questions
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What device replaced vacuum tubes during the second generation of computers?
💡 Hint: Think of the smaller and more efficient technology.
Who is known as the father of computing?
💡 Hint: He designed the Analytical Engine.
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What technology replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers?
💡 Hint: Think about the small size and efficiency.
True or False: Moore's Law states that the processing speed of computers must increase every two years.
💡 Hint: Recall what Moore's Law focuses on regarding transistors.
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Analyze how the introduction of the transistor transformed the landscape of computing from the first to second generation. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on distinguishing features between vacuum tubes and transistors.
Discuss the significance of historical figures such as Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace in shaping the principles of modern computers. How did their contributions influence the subsequent generations?
💡 Hint: Consider how their innovations paved the way for later advancements.
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