Computer Science Ques 652

Question: The first generation computers had?

Options:

A) Vacuum tubes and magnetic drum

B) Magnetic tape and transistors

C) ICs

D) All of the above

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The first generation computers used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic, drums for memory and were often enormous, taking up entire rooms. They generated a lot of heat and used a great deal of electricity. So. They were difficult to operate. For eg. UNIVAC and ENIAC were first generation computers.