In the latest generation of computers, how are the instructions executed?

C. Both sequentially and parallelly

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61.
In which generation of computers was VLSI technology first introduced?
Correct Answer: C. 4th Generation
One-liner
VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) technology was first introduced in the 4th Generation of computers.
62.
In the latest generation of computers, how are the instructions executed?
Correct Answer: C. Both sequentially and parallelly
One-liner
In the latest generation of computers, instructions are executed both sequentially and parallelly using multi-core processors and parallel processing architectures.
63.
In which generation of computers were microprocessors introduced?
Correct Answer: D. Fourth Generation
One-liner
Microprocessors were introduced in the Fourth Generation of computers.
64.
Which generation of computers does the Mark-1 belong to?
Correct Answer: D. First Generation
One-liner
The Mark-1 belongs to the First Generation of computers.
65.
Which of the following was an early special-purpose computer designed for a specific task?
Correct Answer: C. ABC
One-liner
The ABC (Atanasoff-Berry Computer) was an early special-purpose computer designed specifically to solve systems of linear equations.
66.
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How many generations of computers are there?
Correct Answer: B. Five
One-liner
There are five generations of computers, classified based on the underlying technology used in each era.
67.
What was the name of the first widely recognized personal computer introduced in the 1970s?
Correct Answer: D. Altair
One-liner
The first widely recognized personal computer introduced in the 1970s was the Altair 8800, released in 1975 by MITS.
68.
Which was the first commercial computer?
Correct Answer: B. UNIVAC
One-liner
The first commercial computer was UNIVAC (Universal Automatic Computer), developed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly and delivered to the U.S. Census Bureau in 1951.
69.
What technology was primarily used in third generation computers?
Correct Answer: B. Integrated Circuits
One-liner
Third generation computers primarily used Integrated Circuits (ICs) as their main technology.
70.
What was the time span during which the first generation of electronic computers were developed?
Correct Answer: B. 1943 to 1959
One-liner
The first generation of electronic computers was developed during the time span of 1943 to 1959.

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