In how many generations a computer can be classified?

Indresh Gehalot • 10.11K Points
Tutor II Computer

Q. In how many generations a computer can be classified?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Indresh Gehalot

There is 5 generation of computer available till now.

1st Generation of Computer = The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based.

2nd Generation of Computer = The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based.

3rd Generation of Computer = The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based.

4th Generation of Computer = The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based.

5th Generation of Computer = The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based.

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