Question

second generation advantages and disadvantages​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Smaller in size as compared to the first generation computer.

The second-generation computers were more reliable.

Used less energy and were not heated as much as first-generation computer.

Wider commercial use.

Better portability as compared to the first generation computers.

Answer 2

Answer:

Advantages:-

• Smaller in size as compared to the first generation computer.
• The second-generation computers were more reliable.
• Used less energy and were not heated as much as first-generation computer.
• Wider commercial use.
• Better portability as compared to the first generation computers.
• Better speed and could calculate data in microseconds.
• Used faster peripherals like tape drives, magnetic disk etc.
• Used assembly language as well as machine language.
• Accuracy improved.

Disadvantages:-

• The cooling system was required.

Constant maintenance required.

Commercial production was difficult.

Only used for specific purposes.

Costly and not versatile.

Punch cards were used for input