VEC2 C182 Introduction to IT Version 1
Practice exam for Western Governors University WGU Exams under Western Governors University Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which technology is characteristic of second-generation computing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transistors defined second-generation computing (1950s-1960s), replacing vacuum tubes. A is incorrect as AI is fifth-generation. B is incorrect as nanotechnology is modern. D is incorrect as microprocessors are third-generation.
Rationale: Transistors defined second-generation computing (1950s-1960s), replacing vacuum tubes. A is incorrect as AI is fifth-generation. B is incorrect as nanotechnology is modern. D is incorrect as microprocessors are third-generation.
Question 2
Which generation of computing is associated with integrated circuits?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrated circuits were introduced in third-generation computing (1960s-1970s). A is incorrect as second-generation used transistors. C is incorrect as fourth-generation used microprocessors. D is incorrect as fifth-generation focuses on AI.
Rationale: Integrated circuits were introduced in third-generation computing (1960s-1970s). A is incorrect as second-generation used transistors. C is incorrect as fourth-generation used microprocessors. D is incorrect as fifth-generation focuses on AI.
Question 3
What is the generation of computing known for the introduction of electronic components that could maintain exactly two states?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-generation computing (1940s-1950s) used vacuum tubes with two states (on/off). B is incorrect as transistors improved reliability. C and D are incorrect as they used more advanced components.
Rationale: First-generation computing (1940s-1950s) used vacuum tubes with two states (on/off). B is incorrect as transistors improved reliability. C and D are incorrect as they used more advanced components.
Question 4
Which generation of computing is known for the use of operating systems to allow for shared memory and resources?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Third-generation computing (1960s-1970s) introduced operating systems for shared memory/resources. A is incorrect as second-generation had basic software. C is incorrect as fourth-generation refined OS capabilities. D is incorrect as fifth-generation focuses on AI.
Rationale: Third-generation computing (1960s-1970s) introduced operating systems for shared memory/resources. A is incorrect as second-generation had basic software. C is incorrect as fourth-generation refined OS capabilities. D is incorrect as fifth-generation focuses on AI.
Question 5
What is the generation of computing known for natural language processing and machine learning capabilities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fifth-generation computing (1980s-present) emphasizes NLP and machine learning. A, B, and C are incorrect as earlier generations lacked these capabilities.
Rationale: Fifth-generation computing (1980s-present) emphasizes NLP and machine learning. A, B, and C are incorrect as earlier generations lacked these capabilities.