Practice - Third Generation (1960s): Integrated Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is an integrated circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about size and efficiency.
Name one key figure in the history of computing discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: He is known as the father of computing.
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What does an integrated circuit (IC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of IC.
True or False: Moore's Law states that the number of integrated circuits doubles every year.
💡 Hint: Focus on the specifics of how frequently it doubles.
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Discuss the socio-economic impacts of transitioning from vacuum tube technology to integrated circuits in computing.
💡 Hint: Consider how availability of technology affects society.
Critically analyze the repercussions of the increase in transistor counts in microprocessors on software development practices.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the balance between hardware capabilities and software efficiency.
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