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COM 101 Evolution of Computer Objective Question

Question

They were not __________ and had limited commercial use.
Options
A powerful
B portable / reliable
Correct Answer
C expensive
D large
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Due to their size, heat output, and frequent failure of vacuum tubes, first-generation computers were not portable and were often unreliable.

Hint

They were difficult to move and often broke down.

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