Technological Advancements Quiz

Who is credited with inventing the Stepped Reckoner?

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

• Blaise Pascal

• Charles Babbage

• Howard H. Aiken

Which invention marks the advent of electronic digital computing devices?

• Jacquard Loom

• Atanasoff-Berry Computer

• Z1

• ENIAC

Who is recognized as the first computer programmer?

• Augusta Ada Byron

• Herman Hollerith

• Charles Babbage

• Blaise Pascal

Which invention paved the way for modern data processing techniques?

• Tabulating Machine

• ENIAC

• Jacquard Loom

• Pascaline

What does EDVAC stand for?

• Electronic Data Variable Automatic Computer

• Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer

• Electronic Digital Variable Automatic Computer

• Electronic Digital Variable Analog Computer

Who is often hailed as the Father of Computer?

• Blaise Pascal

• Charles Babbage

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

• Howard H. Aiken

Which key is used to erase errors to the left of the cursor?

• Backspace

• Delete

• Shift

• Caps Lock

Where do the thumbs primarily rest for pressing the space bar?

• ASDF keys

• Numeric keypad

• JKL; keys

• QAZ keys

What is the home row positioning crucial for?

• Facilitating numerical input

• Preventing strain and fatigue

• Maintaining typing speed and accuracy

• Enhancing speed and accuracy

What is essential to prevent repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome?

• Maintaining a relaxed posture with wrists straight

• Using the same finger for all keys

• Looking at the keyboard while typing

• Typing with a heavy touch