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COM 101 COM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Below are characterises the first generation of computers except
Options
A Heat generation
B Cost of maintenance was cheap
Correct Answer
C Cannot be afforded by individuals
D Occupy huge space
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

First generation computers (using vacuum tubes) were expensive to maintain due to high heat generation, frequent failures, and high power consumption. Maintenance was not cheap.

Hint

Vacuum tubes generated lots of heat and failed often.

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