What major environmental drawback was heavily associated with first-generation computers like ENIAC and EDVAC?
A. They emitted massive heat, consumed tremendous power, and required heavy air conditioning.
B. They required wireless satellite infrastructure.
C. They relied entirely on expensive silicon wafers.
D. They emitted high-frequency radiation.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vacuum tubes pulled immense electric currents and generated immense heat, leading to frequent filament burnouts and demanding complex cooling rooms.
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