Computer Aptitude - Computer Hardware
Which generation of computers showed major improvement in reliability and reduction in size compared to vacuum tube computers?
Which generation of computers showed major improvement in reliability and reduction in size compared to vacuum tube computers?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Compare with vacuum tube systems
Vacuum tube computers were unreliable and large.Step 2: Identify improvement phase
Transistor-based second generation computers were smaller and more reliable.Final Answer:
Second Generation → Option AQuick 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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