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Which generation of computers showed major improvement in reliability and reduction in size compared to vacuum tube computers?

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Computer Aptitude - Computer Hardware
Which generation of computers showed major improvement in reliability and reduction in size compared to vacuum tube computers?
ASecond Generation
BFirst Generation
CFourth Generation
DThird Generation
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Compare with vacuum tube systems

    Vacuum tube computers were unreliable and large.
  2. Step 2: Identify improvement phase

    Transistor-based second generation computers were smaller and more reliable.
  3. Final Answer:

    Second Generation → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Transistors improved size and reliability → Second generation ✅
Quick Trick: After vacuum tubes → Transistor generation.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Jumping directly to third generation for size reduction.
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