The Personal Computer Revolution

Front

Before the 1970's, the idea of having a personal computer was elusive because it was ___ .

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too expensive

Front

What was a significant development in the 1970s that helped lower the cost of computers? Options: graphics card, multi-core CPU's, single-chip CPU's, solid-state drives

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single-chip CPU's

Front

By the 1970s, it was possible to have an entire computer on ___

Back

one circuit board

Front

In the 1970's, what was the term used to describe tinier than "normal" computers?

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microcomputer

Front

The microcomputers in the 1970s were revolutionary due to their ___ .

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cost

Front

Who are contenders for the title "First Personal Computer"? Options: Apple 1 and Altair 8800, IBM PC and Commodore 64, TRS-80 and Macintosh, Kenback-1 and MCM/70

Back

Kenback-1 and MCM/70

Front

Which computer was the first commercially successful personal computer? Options: Apple 1, TRS-80 Model I, Altair 8800, IBM PC

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Altair 8800

Front

Which programming language did Bill Gates and Paul Allen suggest the Altair 8800 should run?

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BASIC

Front

A program that converts BASIC instructions into native machine code is called an _____

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interpreter

Front

Microsoft's first product was ___

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Altair BASIC