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Which factor contributed to the development of the first generation of computers?
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The need to easily calculate missile trajectories
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During which generation did computers begin to see widespread use in business?
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Third generation
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Which of the following technologies was introduced in the fourth generation of computers?
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Microprocessors
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Which of the following high-level programming languages was created to be business orientated?
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COBOL
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Which of the following programming languages first introduced the concept of object-orientated programming?
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Smalltalk
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Which accurately describes the advantages of high-level programming languages over low-level programming languages?
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High level languages use English words
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What components represents the basic structure of the computer system?
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CPU, memory, I/O subsystem, and bus
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What main component of a computer is described by this statement: This component executes all of the arithmetic and logic operations and is responsible for controlling (commanding) all of the components in the computer.
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CPU
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Which main component of a computer is described by this statement: This component facilitates the flow of information / communication between components and peripheral devices.
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Bus
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Fill in the blank: The _____________ connects or stores all of the components in a computer.
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motherboard
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