History of Computers

History of Computers

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Jayne Gibbs

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

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2 mins • 1 pt

Who was known as the “Father of Computers”?

2.

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What is an early counting device that preceded computers?

3.

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The earliest computers, such as the ENIAC, used this to control operations:

4.

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What did Joseph Jacquard use to control his looms?

5.

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Who invented the mechanical adding machine?

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Who invented a machine to tabulate punch cards for the Census?

7.

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Who invented the Difference Engine and originated the concept of a digital, programmable computer?

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Modern computers use this to control operations:

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Which invention helped make computers smaller and faster?

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Approximately how much did the ENIAC weigh?

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