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Third generation computers

A. were the first to use built-in error detecting devices

B. used transistors instead of vacuum tubes

C. were the first to use neural network

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Answer: Option E

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The third generation of computer is marked by the use of Integrated Circuits (IC's) in place of transistors. A single I.C has many transistors, resistors and capacitors along with the associated circuitry. The I.C was invented by Jack Kilby. This development made computers smaller in size, reliable and efficient.

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  1. Juli Kumari
    Juli Kumari :
    3 years ago

    Transistors were used in Second generation, not third . The third generation was based on IC

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