Which technology was used to pack hundreds of thousands of transistors onto a single silicon chip during the fourth generation of computers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which technology was used to pack hundreds of thousands of transistors onto a single silicon chip during the fourth generation of computers?
A. ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration)
B. SSI (Small Scale Integration)
C. MSI (Medium Scale Integration)
D. VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The fourth generation relies heavily on VLSI technology, allowing thousands to hundreds of thousands of components on one microprocessor.

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