Microprocessor was introduced in which generation of computer?
A. Second Generation
B. Fourth Generation
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Third Generation
E. Allof these
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The microprocessor brought the fourth generation of computers, as thousands of integrated circuits were built onto a single silicon chip. What in the first generation filled an entire room could now fit in the palm of the hand. The Intel 4004 chip, developed in 1971, located all the components of the computer—from the Central processing Unit (CPU) and memory to input/output controls—on a single chip. Tthese small computers became more powerful, they could be linked together to form networks, which eventually led to the development of the Internet. Fourth generation computers also saw the development of GUIs, the mouse and handheld devices.Join The Discussion
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