Computer History and Generations MCQs

The term “blockchain” is associated with:

A. Securing online transactions
B. Developing mobile apps
C. Enhancing internet speed
D. VR experiences
Correct answer is: A. Securing online transactions
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Advances in quantum computing have the potential to revolutionize fields like:

A. Social media networking
B. Medicine & drug discovery
C. Online gaming
D. E-commerce platforms
Correct answer is: B. Medicine & drug discovery
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The term “Big Data” refers to:

A. Large & complex datasets
B. Fast internet speeds
C. High-performance computing
D. Encryption techniques
Correct answer is: A. Large & complex datasets
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The concept of a mechanical computer that could perform calculations is attributed to:

A. Alan Turing
B. Charles Babbage
C. John Mauchly
D. Steve Jobs
Correct answer is: B. Charles Babbage
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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems from:

A. Hardware malfunctions
B. Software errors
C. Unauthorized access/attacks
D. Natural disasters
Correct answer is: C. Unauthorized access/attacks
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The first electronic digital computer, ENIAC, was built during World War II for:

A. Weather forecasting
B. Codebreaking
C. Accounting
D. Word processing
Correct answer is: B. Codebreaking
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Which of the following is NOT a storage device?

A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
B. Solid State Drive (SSD)
C. Random Access Memory (RAM)
D. Optical Disc
Correct answer is: C. Random Access Memory (RAM)
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Vacuum tubes were the primary technology used in computers of which generation?

A. Transistors
B. Vacuum tubes
C. Integrated circuits
D. Microprocessors
Correct answer is: B. Vacuum tubes
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The invention of the transistor revolutionized computers by:

A. Increasing processing speed
B. Reducing size & power consumption
C. Enabling GUIs
D. Introducing memory
Correct answer is: B. Reducing size & power consumption
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