Evolution of Computer Architecture MCQs

What does the term “von Neumann architecture” refer to in computer science?
- A) A model of distributed computing
- B) A type of database architecture
- C) A computer architecture with a single memory for data and instructions
- D) A parallel processing architecture
  Answer: C
Which of the following was a major advancement in the first generation of computers?
- A) Integrated circuits
- B) Vacuum tubes
- C) Transistors
- D) Microprocessors
  Answer: B
What was the primary technology used in the second generation of computers?
- A) Vacuum tubes
- B) Transistors
- C) Integrated circuits
- D) Microprocessors
  Answer: B
Which generation of computers introduced the use of integrated circuits?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: C
What is a key characteristic of the fourth generation of computers?
- A) Use of vacuum tubes
- B) Use of transistors
- C) Use of integrated circuits
- D) Use of microprocessors
  Answer: D
Which architecture was a significant development during the third generation of computers?
- A) von Neumann architecture
- B) Harvard architecture
- C) RISC architecture
- D) CISC architecture
  Answer: B
What was a major feature of the fifth generation of computers?
- A) Use of integrated circuits
- B) Use of vacuum tubes
- C) Use of artificial intelligence
- D) Use of punch cards
  Answer: C
What does the term “microprocessor” refer to?
- A) A type of memory unit
- B) A type of input device
- C) A single integrated circuit that contains the CPU
- D) A type of storage device
  Answer: C
Which generation of computers was characterized by the use of microprocessors?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
What was one of the major contributions of the second generation of computers?
- A) Development of microprocessors
- B) Introduction of transistors
- C) Use of integrated circuits
- D) Introduction of personal computers
  Answer: B
Which technology advancement allowed computers to become smaller and more affordable in the fourth generation?
- A) Vacuum tubes
- B) Transistors
- C) Integrated circuits
- D) Microprocessors
  Answer: D
What was a significant feature of the third generation of computers?
- A) Use of punch cards
- B) Use of vacuum tubes
- C) Use of integrated circuits
- D) Use of microprocessors
  Answer: C
What is the primary difference between RISC and CISC architectures?
- A) RISC uses complex instructions, while CISC uses simpler instructions.
- B) RISC uses simpler instructions, while CISC uses more complex instructions.
- C) RISC is used in mainframes, while CISC is used in microcontrollers.
- D) RISC is used in personal computers, while CISC is used in servers.
  Answer: B
Which type of architecture uses a separate memory space for instructions and data?
- A) von Neumann architecture
- B) Harvard architecture
- C) RISC architecture
- D) CISC architecture
  Answer: B
Which computer generation introduced the concept of time-sharing?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: C
In which generation were the first commercial microprocessors developed?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
What was a notable feature of fifth-generation computers?
- A) Use of vacuum tubes
- B) Use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing
- C) Use of transistors
- D) Use of integrated circuits
  Answer: B
Which technology was a breakthrough in the fifth generation of computers?
- A) Microprocessors
- B) Transistors
- C) Artificial Intelligence
- D) Integrated Circuits
  Answer: C
What does the term “mainframe computer” refer to?
- A) Computers designed for personal use
- B) Large, powerful computers used for large-scale computations and processing
- C) Computers designed for mobile use
- D) Small, portable computers
  Answer: B
Which generation of computers is often associated with the development of personal computers?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
What was the primary purpose of punch cards used in the first generation of computers?
- A) To store data
- B) To input programs and data
- C) To display output
- D) To manage power
  Answer: B
Which component is a characteristic feature of a computer in the fourth generation?
- A) Vacuum tubes
- B) Transistors
- C) Integrated circuits
- D) Microprocessors
  Answer: D
What innovation is attributed to the first generation of computers?
- A) Use of transistors
- B) Development of microprocessors
- C) Introduction of vacuum tubes
- D) Implementation of integrated circuits
  Answer: C
Which generation of computers made use of silicon chips?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: C
What was a key characteristic of the second generation of computers compared to the first generation?
- A) Smaller size
- B) Use of vacuum tubes
- C) Higher power consumption
- D) Larger size
  Answer: A
What was the main purpose of the development of multiprocessors during the third generation of computers?
- A) To reduce the cost of computing
- B) To increase computing power and efficiency
- C) To improve data storage
- D) To enhance user interfaces
  Answer: B
Which of the following is not a feature of the fifth generation of computers?
- A) Use of artificial intelligence
- B) Use of microprocessors
- C) Development of advanced networking
- D) Introduction of integrated circuits
  Answer: D
Which type of computer architecture emphasizes the use of reduced instruction set computing?
- A) CISC
- B) RISC
- C) Harvard
- D) von Neumann
  Answer: B
What is the significance of the Intel 4004 microprocessor?
- A) It was the first microprocessor to use integrated circuits.
- B) It was the first commercial microprocessor.
- C) It was the first to use artificial intelligence.
- D) It was the first personal computer.
  Answer: B
Which computer generation is characterized by the development of the first graphical user interfaces (GUIs)?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
What does the term “supercomputer” refer to?
- A) High-performance computers used for complex simulations and calculations
- B) Computers designed for basic tasks and personal use
- C) Computers used in embedded systems
- D) Portable computing devices
  Answer: A
Which generation of computers marked the beginning of the personal computer era?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of the first generation of computers?
- A) Use of transistors
- B) Use of vacuum tubes
- C) Use of integrated circuits
- D) Use of microprocessors
  Answer: B
What type of computer architecture was prevalent in the fourth generation of computers?
- A) von Neumann architecture
- B) Harvard architecture
- C) RISC architecture
- D) CISC architecture
  Answer: A
What was one of the major contributions of the third generation of computers to programming?
- A) Development of high-level programming languages
- B) Introduction of artificial intelligence
- C) Use of vacuum tubes
- D) Development of machine code
  Answer: A
Which of the following innovations is associated with the fourth generation of computers?
- A) Development of transistors
- B) Introduction of integrated circuits
- C) Use of silicon chips
- D) Introduction of microprocessors
  Answer: D
What does the term “embedded system” refer to?
- A) A computer system integrated into another device for a specific function
- B) A system used for large-scale computations
- C) A system designed for personal use
- D) A system used for network management
  Answer: A
Which generation of computers was characterized by the use of punch cards and paper tape?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: A
Which technology allowed the development of smaller and more efficient computers in the third generation?
- A) Microprocessors
- B) Integrated circuits
- C) Transistors
- D) Vacuum tubes
  Answer: B
Which generation of computers was marked by the development of the first microcomputers?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
What advancement did the fifth generation of computers focus on?
- A) Reducing physical size
- B) Increasing data processing speed
- C) Enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities
- D) Improving input/output devices
  Answer: C
Which type of computing was introduced with the development of the first microprocessors?
- A) Cloud computing
- B) Personal computing
- C) Supercomputing
- D) Distributed computing
  Answer: B
What major shift occurred in computing with the advent of the fourth generation?
- A) The transition from vacuum tubes to transistors
- B) The transition from transistors to integrated circuits
- C) The transition from integrated circuits to microprocessors
- D) The transition from punch cards to magnetic tapes
  Answer: C
Which of the following is true about the second generation of computers?
- A) They used vacuum tubes as primary components.
- B) They introduced the use of transistors.
- C) They used integrated circuits.
- D) They were the first to use microprocessors.
  Answer: B
Which architecture is associated with the use of complex instruction sets?
- A) RISC
- B) CISC
- C) Harvard
- D) von Neumann
  Answer: B

What was a significant advancement of the fourth generation computers in terms of user interfaces?
- A) Introduction of command-line interfaces
- B) Development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
- C) Use of text-based interfaces
- D) Introduction of early computer games
  Answer: B
What does the term “parallel processing” refer to in computer architecture?
- A) Using multiple CPUs to perform different tasks simultaneously
- B) Using a single CPU to handle multiple tasks sequentially
- C) Using a single processor to handle multiple operations
- D) Using multiple GPUs to enhance graphics
  Answer: A
Which generation of computers is characterized by the development of sophisticated networking technologies?
- A) First generation
- B) Second generation
- C) Third generation
- D) Fourth generation
  Answer: D
Which component was a major feature of the first generation of computers?
- A) Integrated circuits
- B) Microprocessors
- C) Vacuum tubes
- D) Transistors
  Answer: C
What is one of the defining features of the fifth generation of computers?
- A) Use of vacuum tubes
- B) Use of transistors
- C) Development of high-speed microprocessors
- D) Emphasis on artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms
  Answer: D

Evolution of Computer Architecture MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 20, 2024

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