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WAEC Data Processing 2025 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Data Processing 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The generation of computers in which transistor was first introduced is the

  • A. fifth generation
  • B. fourth generation
  • C. second generationCorrect
  • D. third generation

Explanation

The Second Generation of computers (mid-1950s to mid-1960s) introduced transistors, which were smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient than vacuum tubes used in the First Generation.

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