Evolution of Electronics and Computing

What phenomenon did Thomas Edison observe that led to a significant discovery in electronics?

• Radioactive decay

• Photoelectric effect

• Electromagnetic induction

• Thermionic emission

What was the main function of the thermionic diode invented by John Ambrose Fleming?

• Amplifying radio signals

• Converting AC to DC

• Producing X-rays

• Generating light

What was the unique feature of the triode compared to the diode?

• It could emit light

• It had a third electrode for amplification

• It was smaller in size

• It consumed less power

What was the primary problem in electronics that the triode solved?

• Signal amplification

• Wireless communication

• Data storage

• Electricity generation

Who connected Boolean algebra to electronic circuits, laying the groundwork for digital computing?

• George Stibitz

• John Ambrose Fleming

• Claude Shannon

• Lee de Forest

What was the Model K known for?

• Being the first color television

• The first vacuum tube computer

• The first transistor radio

• The first digital calculator

What limitation did mechanical relays have in early computing?

• They were too quiet

• They were too fast

• They were prone to breaking

• They required too little power

What was ENIAC's major contribution to computing?

• It was the first to use silicon chips

• It was the first electronic programmable computer

• It was the first to use mechanical relays

• It introduced the internet

What was a significant drawback of using vacuum tubes in early computers?

• They broke down frequently

• They were highly reliable

• They were too efficient

• They required minimal power

What hinted at the future direction of computing at the end of the video?

• The application of silicon in electronics

• The development of the internet

• The invention of the light bulb

• The use of mechanical switches