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COM 101 Evolution of Computer Objective Question
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The key component of the Second Generation was the __________, invented by William Shockley.
Options
A vacuum tube
B transistor
Correct Answer
C integrated circuit
D microprocessor
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The transistor, invented at Bell Labs in 1947, revolutionized electronics and became the core component of second-generation computers.

Hint

Same as the defining technology for the second generation.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Evolution of Computer
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 76 of 1018
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