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COM 101 Generations of Computers Objective Question
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Which of the following was a characteristic of first-generation computers?
Options
A Use of high-level languages like FORTRAN and COBOL
B Use of machine language for programming
Correct Answer
C Introduction of operating systems
D Use of microprocessors
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

First-generation computers used machine language, the lowest-level programming language. High-level languages like FORTRAN and COBOL were introduced in the second generation, operating systems in the third, and microprocessors in the fourth.

Hint

Think about the most basic form of programming language, consisting of binary code, used by the earliest computers.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Generations of Computers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 748 of 1018
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