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General Knowledge

History and Generations of Computers.

This topic from Basic Computer Knowledge introduces Class 12 General Knowledge students to the historical development of computers and the major stages known as computer generations. Students learn how early machines using vacuum tubes evolved through transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and modern intelligent technologies. It explains the changing size, speed, storage, reliability, programming methods, and applications of computers, helping learners connect key technological advances with the way computers are used in education, business, science, communication, and everyday life.

Easy · Level 3 · 25 questions

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01The early computer Zuse Z3 is associated with which person?

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02The Atanasoff Berry Computer is related to which area of computer history?

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03Colossus computer was mainly associated with which historical work?

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04Which main electronic technology was used in ENIAC?

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05EDVAC was an early computer associated with which concept?

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06EDSAC was an early stored program computer developed in which country?

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07Manchester Baby is associated with which achievement?

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08The early demonstration of the computer mouse is associated with whom?

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09Intel 4004 microprocessor is associated with which decade?

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10What was the importance of Intel 4004?

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11Altair 8800 is linked with which area of computer history?

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12Apple I computer is associated with the early history of which company?

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13In which year was the IBM PC introduced?

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14Microsoft's early history was more related to which area?

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15Why was BASIC popular on early personal computers?

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16Unix operating system development began in which decade?

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17Linux kernel is associated with which person?

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18Which institute is often named in the development of graphical user interface?

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19Macintosh computer became popular for which feature?

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20ARPANET is considered an early form of what?

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21The invention of the World Wide Web is associated with whom?

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22What was Mosaic, one of the early popular web browsers, used for?

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23What change happened in main technology from first to fourth generation?

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24Which option is considered an example of first generation computer?

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25What was one advantage of second generation computers?

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