Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

8088 was introduced in __________

  1. 1971

  2. 1972

  3. 1979

  4. 1978
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Intel 8088 microprocessor was introduced in 1979. It was a 16-bit processor with an 8-bit external bus, used in the original IBM PC. 1971 was when the 4004 was introduced, while 1972 saw the 8008, and 1978 was the year of the 8086 - the 8088 came a year later in 1979.

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