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What was the chief component of the first-generation computer?
81. What was the chief component of the first-generation computer?
- Vacuum Tubes and Valves
- Transistors
- Microprocessors
- Integrated Circuits
Answer
The correct answer is: A) Vacuum Tubes and Valves
Explanation
They were early electronic components used as switches and amplifiers in first-generation computers. They were the primary means of performing logical operations and calculations in these early computing machines.