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Integrated Circuits (ICs) are a hallmark of which generation of computers?
Correct Answer: C. Third Generation
One-liner
Integrated Circuits (ICs) are the defining technology of the Third Generation of computers.
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Why does a computer perform better than a mechanical calculator?
Correct Answer: C. Versatility
One-liner
A computer outperforms a mechanical calculator primarily due to its versatility, as it can be programmed to perform a wide variety of tasks beyond just arithmetic calculations.
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Which computer generation introduced the concept of artificial intelligence?
Correct Answer: C. Fifth generation
One-liner
The concept of artificial intelligence was introduced in the Fifth generation of computers.
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How do modern computers compare to earlier computers in terms of size and speed?
Correct Answer: C. Faster and smaller
One-liner
Modern computers are faster and smaller compared to earlier computers.
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The fifth generation of computers is characterized by which of the following features?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
The fifth generation of computers is characterized by All of these — Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Processing, and Quantum Computing.
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Vacuum tubes have been replaced by which component in modern computers?
Correct Answer: A. Transistors
One-liner
Vacuum tubes were replaced by transistors in modern computers.
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Who introduced the concept of Stored Program?
Correct Answer: B. John Von Neumann
One-liner
The concept of the Stored Program was introduced by John Von Neumann.
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The digital computer was developed primarily in _?
Correct Answer: D. USA
One-liner
The digital computer was developed primarily in the USA.
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The man who built the first Mechanical Calculator was ?
Correct Answer: C. Blaise Pascal
One-liner
The first mechanical calculator was built by Blaise Pascal, who invented the Pascaline in 1642.
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Who was the founder of the first mechanical computer?
Correct Answer: D. Charles Babbage
One-liner
The founder of the first mechanical computer was Charles Babbage, who designed the Analytical Engine and the Difference Engine.

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