Which of the following categories of computers uses microprocessor?

2016

Which of the following categories of computers uses microprocessor?

  1. A.

    Fourth generation computers

  2. B.

    Third generation computers

  3. C.

    First generation computers

  4. D.

    Second generation computers

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Correct answer: A

The correct option is A (Fourth generation computers). Fourth-generation computers introduced microprocessors, which integrated thousands of integrated circuits onto a single silicon chip (VLSI technology). In contrast, first-generation used vacuum tubes, second-generation used transistors, and third-generation used standard integrated circuits (ICs).

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