Development of Computers and Hardware Devices

The first machine that performed mathematical calculations was called the ____.

• Analytical Engine

• Difference Engine I

• Vacuum Engine

____________ is known as the father of computers.

• Steve Jobs

• John W. Mauchly

• Charles Babbage

1. The vacuum tube was used to run the ____ generation of computers.

• 5^th

• 1st

• 3rd

Babbage passed away before he could complete which machine?

• Difference Engine II

• Analytical Engine

• Jet Engine

The Microprocessor came about in which year?

• 1941

• 1950

• 1971

Who completed the Difference engine after Babbage’s death?

• His wife

• His Son

• His Engineer

This component was replaced by the transistor.

• Integrated Circuit Chip

• Vacuum Tube

• Microprocessor

The Microprocessor was developed by which company?

• Dell

• INTEL

• Apple

All computers perform four functions that is called the ________.

• Input, Output Cycle

• Data Cycle

• Information Processing Cycle

Which pointing device looks like a mouse but operates differently.

• Joystick

• Track ball

• Mouse