Multiple Choice Test - History of Computer / Generation of Computer

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Here's a table summarizing some key events and milestones in the history of computers:

YearEvent/Milestone
1822Charles Babbage proposes a mechanical calculating machine, the Difference Engine
1890Herman Hollerith develops a punch card system for the U.S. Census Bureau
1937John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry develop the first electronic computer, the Atanasoff-Berry Computer
1941Konrad Zuse builds the Z3, the world's first programmable computer
1945John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert build the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)
1951Remington Rand introduces the first commercial computer, the UNIVAC
1964IBM introduces the System/360, the first computer system to use interchangeable software and hardware components
1975Ed Roberts builds the Altair 8800, the first personal computer
1981IBM introduces the first IBM PC, which becomes the standard for business computing
1985Microsoft releases Windows 1.0, the first graphical user interface for IBM-compatible PCs
1991Tim Berners-Lee introduces the World Wide Web
1994Netscape releases the first widely-used web browser, Netscape Navigator
2001Apple introduces the iPod, which revolutionizes the music industry
2007Apple releases the first iPhone, launching the era of smartphones
2010Apple introduces the iPad, popularizing tablet computers
2021The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the trend of remote work and online education, increasing reliance on computers and the internet

Here's a table summarizing the generations of computers and their key characteristics:

GenerationPeriodKey Characteristics
First Generation1940s-1950sUsed vacuum tubes for processing, were large and expensive, and consumed a lot of power. Examples include ENIAC and UNIVAC.
Second Generation1950s-1960sUsed transistors for processing, which were smaller, faster, and more reliable than vacuum tubes. Examples include IBM 7090 and DEC PDP-8.
Third Generation1960s-1970sUsed integrated circuits (ICs) for processing, which allowed for even smaller and faster computers. Examples include IBM System/360 and DEC PDP-11.
Fourth Generation1970s-1980sUsed microprocessors, which integrated all the components of a computer on a single chip. This made computers even smaller, faster, and cheaper. Examples include Apple II and IBM PC.
Fifth Generation1980s-presentCharacterized by the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies like natural language processing and robotics. Examples include IBM Watson and Google Assistant.

Note that some sources may use slightly different definitions for the generations of computers and their time periods. However, the above table provides a general overview of the key characteristics and technologies associated with each generation.

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