FOC Study Guide Part 2

Front

Ada the Countess of Lovelace is known for being the first_____

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computer programmer

Front

What was the size of the early computers mentioned in the video?

Back

Room-sized

Front

What was the weight of the early computers (ENIAC and UNIVAC) mentioned in the video?

Back

Over 2 tons

Front

Who won the contest held by the US Census to tabulate the population quickly?

Back

Herman Hollerith

Front

What was the primary use of Eniac computer as mentioned in the TV show 'Modern Marvels'?

Back

Military calculations

Front

A huge innovation in computers were when transistors were replaced by these types of chips.

Back

silicon

Front

What was the first computer to use integrated circuits as mentioned in the TV show 'Modern Marvels'?

Back

IBM 360

Front

Babbage thought it would take him 3 years to complete his computer. How many years did it take to make his first computer?

Back

14

Front

This company was the first to develop a computer with a keyboard, mouse, monitor, with a graphical user interface.

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XEROX

Front

Who was the first to corner the software market for personal computers? Making him one of the richest people on the planet.

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Bill Gates