The Earliest Generation of Electronic Computers Used ________ as Switches

question 3

Multiple Choice

The earliest generation of electronic computers used ________ as switches.

• A) transistors
• B) vacuum tubes
• C) microprocessors
• D) integrated circuits

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Definitions:

Span of Control

The number of direct reports that a supervisor or manager can effectively manage.

Optimum Span

The ideal range or limit within which a specific condition or variable yields the best performance or outcome.

Management Overhead

Represents the costs associated with administrative and management functions that are not directly related to production or service delivery.

Tall Structure

An organization structure that has narrow spans of control and many hierarchical levels.