Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

In the third generation of computers:

A distributed data processing first became popular

B an operating system was first developed

C high-level procedural languages were first used

D on-line, realtime systems first became popular

E All of the above

ANS:D - on-line, realtime systems first became popular

Third Generation computers (1964-1971) Integrated Circuits :

The development of the integrated circuit was the hallmark of the third generation of computers. Transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips, called semiconductors, which drastically increased the speed and efficiency of computers.