Microprocessors became widely used in which generation of computers?
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Fourth generation
- Second generation
- Fifth generation
- Third generation
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The invention and widespread use of microprocessors marked the fourth generation of computers. Microprocessors, essentially complete CPUs on a single chip, led to a dramatic increase in processing power, miniaturization, and affordability of computers.
Microprocessors became the cornerstone of modern computing paving the way for personal computers (PCs) and the continued evolution of computing power we see today.