Computer Evolution | MCQs

Explanation

From Third generation operating systems were developed.

The period of third generation was from 1965-1971.

The computers of third generation used Integrated Circuits (ICs) in place of transistors.

A single IC has many transistors, resistors, and capacitors along with the associated circuitry.

The IC was invented by Jack Kilby.

Explanation

The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20) was the first laptop computer.

It was invented in July 1980 by Yukio Yokozawa, who worked for Suwa Seikosha

 It was announced in 1981 as the HC-20 in Japan and was introduced by Epson in North America as the HX-20 in 1981

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Explanation

Supercomputers were introduced in the 1960s, and for several decades the fastest were made by Seymour Cray at Control Data Corporation .

A supercomputer is a computer with a high level of performance compared to a general-purpose computer.