Question

question 9 of 10
how did the microchip change computers during the 1990s?

a. the microchip made computers more useful, but only to the
military.

b. the microchip made computers too expensive; only the wealthy
could afford them.

c. the microchip made computers smaller, but they were too slow.

d. the microchip made computers smaller; they could be used in
more places.

Explanation:

• Option A: Microchips' impact wasn't limited to military; computers became widely used, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Microchips reduced computer costs (enabled mass production), making them more affordable, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Microchips improved speed (integrated circuits advanced processing), so saying they were too slow is wrong.
• Option D: Microchips (smaller, more efficient components) miniaturized computers, allowing use in more places (e.g., laptops, desktops for homes/ offices), which matches tech history.

Answer:

D. The microchip made computers smaller; they could be used in more places.