Questions: Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? A. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers B. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors

The answer is neither option A nor B is correct.

Let's analyze the options:

A. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers

• This order is incorrect. Vacuum tubes were the earliest, followed by transistors, then integrated circuits, microprocessors, and finally personal computers.

B. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors

• This order is also incorrect. Vacuum tubes came first, followed by transistors, then integrated circuits, microprocessors, and finally personal computers.

The correct order from oldest to newest is:

1. Vacuum tubes
2. Transistors
3. Integrated circuits
4. Microprocessors
5. Personal computers

Summary: Neither option A nor B lists the computer components in the correct chronological order. The correct sequence is vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and personal computers.