Computer History, Generations & Types of Computers

1. Who is known as the father of computers?

Answer: Charles Babbage.

2. What was the first general-purpose computer?

Answer: ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer).

3. How many generations of computers are there?

Answer: There are five generations of computers.

4. What is the primary characteristic of the first generation of computers?

Answer: They used vacuum tubes for processing.

5. Which generation of computers introduced integrated circuits?

Answer: The second generation.

6. Which type of computer is designed to handle a large number of simultaneous users?

Answer: Mainframe computers.

7. What is a microcomputer?

Answer: A microcomputer is a small, personal computer that uses a microprocessor as its CPU.

8. Which generation of computers used artificial intelligence?

Answer: The fifth generation.

9. What was the primary feature of fourth-generation computers?

Answer: The use of microprocessors.

10. What are supercomputers used for?

Answer: Supercomputers are used for complex calculations like weather forecasting and scientific simulations.