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COM 101 Generations of Computers Objective Question

Question

According to the generation-at-a-glance table, what was the typical RAM capacity range for first-generation computers?
Options
A 4,000 - 64,000 bytes
B 32,000 - 4,000,000 bytes
C 32,000 bytes - 8 GB
D 1,000 - 8,000 bytes
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The summary table indicates that the RAM capacity for first-generation computers was in the range of 1,000 to 8,000 bytes. This very small amount of storage space is consistent with their other characteristics.

Hint

Look for the smallest byte range in the table, which corresponds to the earliest generation.

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