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  • A transistors ✔ ✖
  • B conductors ✔ ✖
  • C ICs ✔ ✖
  • D vacuum tubes ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option D

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Generation: First ((1940-56))

Switching Device: Vacuum tubes 

Storage Device/Speed: Magnetic drums (333 micro seconds)

Operating System: Batch operating system (Machine language (Binary number 0’s and 1’s)

Characteristics:

  • Fastest computing device.
  • Generate large amount of heat.
  • Non-portable.

Applications:

Used for scientific purpose e.g. ENIAC, UNIVAC, MARK-1, etc.

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