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COM 101 Generations of Computers Objective Question
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What major technological innovation replaced the vacuum tube in second-generation computers?
Options
A Integrated Circuit
B Microprocessor
C Transistor
Correct Answer
D Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The transistor, invented by William Shockley in 1947, replaced the vacuum tube in second-generation computers (1959-1971). This led to computers becoming smaller, faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient, and more reliable.

Hint

This invention was a key improvement over vacuum tubes and marked the start of the second generation.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Generations of Computers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 744 of 1018
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