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COM 101 COM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The memory of the second generation of computers were built using____
Options
A Magnetic core
Correct Answer
B Integrated circuit
C Transistors
D Vacuum tubes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Second generation computers (1950s-1960s) used magnetic core memory for primary storage, while transistors were used for switching elements.

Hint

This type of memory used tiny magnetic rings.

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