Computer History and Generations MCQs

The first commercially available computer, UNIVAC I, was used for:

A. Personal computing
B. Scientific calculations
C. Census data analysis
D. Video games
Correct answer is: C. Census data analysis
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Integrated circuits (ICs), also known as microchips, were a hallmark of which computer generation?

A. Integrated circuits (ICs)
B. Transistors
C. Vacuum tubes
D. Microprocessors
Correct answer is: B. Transistors
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The development of the IBM PC in the early 1980s marked the rise of:

A. Mainframe computers
B. Personal computers (PCs)
C. Supercomputers
D. Minicomputers
Correct answer is: B. Personal computers (PCs)
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The graphical user interface (GUI), popularized by the Apple Macintosh, made computers easier to use for:

A. Programmers
B. Engineers
C. Non-technical users
D. Scientists
Correct answer is: C. Non-technical users
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The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented by:

A. Bill Gates
B. Steve Jobs
C. Tim Berners-Lee
D. Dennis Ritchie
Correct answer is: C. Tim Berners-Lee
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The first high-level programming language, FORTRAN, was designed for:

A. Web development
B. Scientific computing
C. Operating systems
D. Game development
Correct answer is: B. Scientific computing
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The development of the microprocessor led to the creation of:

A. Mainframe computers
B. Personal computers
C. Supercomputers
D. All of the above
Correct answer is: D. All of the above
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The term “cloud computing” refers to:

A. Weather forecasting
B. Accessing resources over internet
C. Storing data remotely
D. Online collaboration tools
Correct answer is: B. Accessing resources over internet
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