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COM 101 Generations of Computers Objective Question

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The invention of the integrated circuit is credited to:
Options
A William Shockley
B Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce
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C John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert
D Charles Babbage
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The integrated circuit was invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce. William Shockley invented the transistor, and Mauchly and Eckert are credited with building ENIAC.

Hint

These two individuals are credited with the invention that defined the third generation of computers.

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