Generations and History of computers MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 2, 2025

1. Select the name of generation in which operating systems were built:
(A) First
(B) Third
(C) Second
(D) Fourth

2. The processed form of data is called:
(A) Field
(B) Information
(C) Words
(D) File

3. Machine language is:
(A) Difficult to program
(B) Machine dependent
(C) Error-prone
(D) All of the above

4. Fifth-generation computers are built on:
(A) System Knowledge
(B) Programming Intelligence
(C) Artificial Intelligence
(D) VVLSI

5. Select the technology that is used in the First generation of computer:
(A) Transistor
(B) LSI
(C) Vacuum Tube
(D) VLSI

6. Select the name of generation in which microprocessor was introduced:
(A) Fourth Generation
(B) Second Generation
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Third Generation

7. Second-generation computers are manufactured using:
(A) Vacuum Tubes
(B) LSI
(C) Transistors
(D) VLSI

8. A computer contains:
(A) A central processing unit
(B) A memory
(C) Input and output unit
(D) All of the above

9. An integrated circuit is:
(A) A complicated circuit
(B) Fabricated on a tiny silicon chip
(C) Much costlier than a single transistor
(D) An integrating device

10. Select the three decision-making actions performed by the ALU of a computer:
(A) Less than
(B) Greater than
(C) Equal to
(D) All of the above

11. Select the name of generation in which Nepal conducted a computer-based census in 2028 BS:
(A) First Generation
(B) Third Generation
(C) Second Generation
(D) Fourth Generation

12. Select the purpose of the Algorithm and Flowchart:
(A) Know the memory capacity
(B) Specify the problem completely and clearly
(C) Direct the output to a printer
(D) Identify the base of a number system

13. Select the year when Pascaline was originated:
(A) 1617
(B) 1642
(C) 1620
(D) 1837

14. Select which one is the first computer to use the stored program concept:
(A) UNIVAC
(B) EDSAC
(C) ENIAC
(D) None of the above

15. Once the user loads the acceptable program and provides necessary data, the computer does not need human intervention. This feature is known as:
(A) Accuracy
(B) Reliability
(C) Automatic
(D) Versatility

16. The interval of ________ generation was 1952–1964.
(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 5th
(D) 4th

17. Select the number of major companies that build microprocessors worldwide:
(A) Only one company
(B) Three companies
(C) Two companies
(D) Many companies

18. Select the name of a generation that used Power-Book and Pentium microprocessors:
(A) Third Generation
(B) Sixth Generation
(C) Fifth Generation
(D) Fourth Generation

19. Select the name of a device that examines a direct entry input device:
(A) Optical scanner
(B) Light pen
(C) Mouse and digitizer
(D) All of the above

20. Select the non-volatile memory
(A) SRAM
(B) ROM
(C) DRAM
(D) All of the above

21. GUI is the abbreviation of:
(A) Graph Use Interface
(B) Graphical Universal Interface
(C) Graphical Unique Interface
(D) Graphical User Interface

22. Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is called:
(A) Storage
(B) Input
(C) Output
(D) Information

23. The time during which a job is prepared by the computer is:
(A) Real Time
(B) Delay Time
(C) Execution Time
(D) Waiting Time

24. Select the circuit that is used as a ‘Memory device’ in computers:
(A) Rectifier
(B) Attenuator
(C) Comparator
(D) Flip Flop

25. The generation constructed on VLSI microprocessor:
(A) 1st
(B) 4th
(C) 3rd
(D) 2nd

26. Select the generation of computers that started with using vacuum tubes as the primary components:
(A) 3rd
(B) 2nd
(C) 1st
(D) 4th

27. Select the generation in which Batch processing was mainly used:
(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 3rd
(D) 4th

28. Select the name of the generation in which Time sharing, Real-time, Networks, Distributed Operating System was used:
(A) 1st
(B) 4th
(C) 5th
(D) 2nd

29. HLL is the abbreviation of:
(A) High Layman’s Language
(B) High-Level Language
(C) High-Level Lesson
(D) High Layman’s Lesson

30. Who is the founder of the computer?
(A) Charles Newman
(B) Henry Babbage
(C) Charles Babbage
(D) Henry Luce

31. Select the example of a first-generation computer:
(A) ENIAC
(B) EDSAC
(C) EDVAC
(D) UNIVAC

32. Select the name of generation in which the Operating System was used for the first time:
(A) First Generation
(B) Third Generation
(C) Second Generation
(D) Fourth Generation

33. Select the emerging branch in computer science which explains the way and procedure of making computers think like human beings:
(A) Blockchain
(B) AI
(C) VR
(D) Cloud computing

34. ULSI is the abbreviation of:
(A) Ultra Lower Scale Integration
(B) Under Lower Scale Integration
(C) Ultra Large Scale Integration
(D) Under Large Scale Integration