History of Computers

What 3 things do all computers do?

• Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide

• Store, Retrieve, Process

• Search, Store, Calculate

• Input, Store, Retrieve

How many years ago was the earliest form of abacus used to store and manipulate data.

• 2000 years ago

• 3000 years ago

• 4000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

The Jacquard Loom was the first form of automated programmable machine, but what year was it invented?

• 1792

• 1804

• 1817

• 1823

In 1936 (a)   presents the notion of a universal machine, the idea to which the modern computer was based upon.

In 1943 the ENIAC was the first electronic machine to not be slowed down by mechanical components. What is ENIAC an acronym of?

• Electronic Numerical Integer Arithmetic Calculator

• Electronic Numerical Intelligence and Compute

• Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator

• Electronic Numerical Integrated Analogue Circuit

In 1964 a computer prototype with a mouse and GUI was invented. What does GUI stand for?

• Great User Interface

• Graphics Usually Important

• Game User Interaction

• Graphical User Interface

What was the first home video games console?

• NES

• Odyssey

• PlayStation

• Dreamcast

Who founded Apple Computers and produced the Apple I and Apple II alongside Steve Jobs?

• Steve Carell

• Steve Burke

• Steve Wozniak

• Steve Martin

In 2007, the Apple iPhone was the first mobile phone to feature a touchscreen, true or false?

• True

• False

Computers have become so common in everyday life that they are forever being made more accessible and convenient. Smart watches are an example of this, but when was the Apple Watch released?

• 2010

• 2013

• 2015

• 2017