Question

Write two characteristics of each generation,
First Generation computers​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use of vacuum tubes to make circuits.

Use of magnetic drums.

Use of machine language and symbols in instructions.

Very small amount of storage space.

Use of punch cards as I/O devices.

Huge in size and poor in mobility.

Very slow and less reliable output

Answer 2

Answer: The two characteristics of First Generation computers are :-

● They used vacuum tubes to make circuits

● They used of magnetic drums

● They used of machine language and symbols in instructions

●Very small amount of storage space

● Use of punch cards as I/O devices

● Huge in size and poor in mobility

● Very slow and less reliable output

● Use of high electricity

● Generates too much heats

● Complex and expensive to maintain

Example: UNIVAC I, IBM 650, MARK II, MARK III etc.