Early History Of Computers - Group 1

What is full form of "Abacus"?

• Arithmetic Basic Calculation Using System
• Advanced Binary Arithmetic Calculation Using System
• Automated Basic Arithmetic Calculation Using System
• Abundant Beads, Addition and Calculation Utility System

What does the word "digit" actually mean?

• Numerical symbol or character
• Finger or toe

• A unit of measurement for weight
• A type of musical instrument

True/False: The ENIAC cost a million dollars, occupied a whole room and could do a hundred calculations in a second.

• True
• True, but it could only do ten calculations in a second
• True, but it cost two million dollars
• False

The __________ ______ could do complicated calculations and store results at each stage.

• Difference Engine

• Tabulating Machine

• Microsoft Computer

• Analytical Engine

The abacus was first invented in ___________ by ___________.

• India, Melacheris

• Japan, Ryukyuans

• Mesopotamia, Babylonians

• Mexico, Aztec

What are "Napier's Bones"?

• A manually-operated calculating device
• A type of cooking utensil
• A type of ancient writing system
• The bones of the Saber Toothed- Tiger

What was the name of the mechanical calculator built by Gottfried von Leibniz?

• Leibniz Calculator

• Gottfried Calculator

• Gear Counter
• Leibniz Processor

What was the first calculating device to use gears?

(a)  

The Pascaline can only ___ and _______ numbers.

• multiply, divide
• compare, analyze
• sort, filter
• add, subtract

Where was the inventor of Napier's Bones from, and who was he?

• Thomas Napier, England
• William Napier, Ireland
• John Napier, Scotland
• Robert Napier, Wales