PRE READ _ ADA LOVELACE

What was Ada Lovelace's profession?

• Musician

• Doctor

• Mathematician

• Painter

Who did Ada Lovelace work closely with on the Analytical Engine?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Babbage

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

What did Ada Lovelace publish in 1843 that included the first published description of a stepwise sequence of operations for solving mathematical problems?

• A novel

• A translation of an article on the Analytical Engine

• A poetry collection

• A scientific journal

What computer language was named after Ada Lovelace in 1979?

• C++

• Ada

• Python

• Java

What term best describes Ada Lovelace's contributions to the field of computing?

• Average

• Minimal

• Significant

• Negligible

What was Ada Lovelace's mother's motivation for Ada to study mathematics?

• To become a musician

• To become a doctor

• To prevent her from developing her father's perceived insanity

• To pursue a career in art

What title did Ada Lovelace hold after marrying William King?

• Baroness

• Countess

• Duchess

• Princess

What did Ada Lovelace envision beyond pure calculation when it came to computers?

• Drawing pictures

• Playing music

• Manipulating symbols according to rules

• Only for mathematical calculations

What adjective best describes Ada Lovelace's insights into the potential of computers?

• Outdated

• Visionary

• Boring

• Common

What does the term 'legacy' refer to in the context of Ada Lovelace?

• A temporary setback

• A personal preference

• A short-term project

• A lasting impact or influence