6. Development of Digital Technologies Quiz

What are some of the key milestones learners will gain knowledge about in the development of digital technologies?

• Contributions of individuals in the development of communications, computing systems, and digital devices

• The history of the internet

• The invention of the telephone

• The development of the steam engine

Which of the following topics is included in the evolution of digital technologies?

• The development of the printing press

• The evolution of industrial and autonomous robotics

• The history of agriculture

• The invention of the wheel

What type of research is included in the study of changing digital technologies?

• Research on ancient civilizations

• Research on new and emerging trends, future developments, and drivers

• Research on traditional farming methods

• Research on classical literature

Who is considered the first computer programmer and the first person to realize computers could do more than just calculate numbers?

• James Gosling

• Admiral Grace Hopper

• Lady Ada Lovelace

• Alan Turing

Who developed the Java programming language?

• Steve Jobs

• James Gosling

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• Alan Turing

Who devised the first commercial electronic computer?

• Admiral Grace Hopper

• Lady Ada Lovelace

• Steve Jobs

• James Gosling

Who developed computational theory upon which modern computing is based?

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• Alan Turing

• James Gosling

• Admiral Grace Hopper

Who commoditised computing and developed smartphones and hand-held devices?

• Steve Jobs

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• Alan Turing

• Lady Ada Lovelace

Who is the creator of the World Wide Web?

• Alan Turing

• Steve Jobs

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• James Gosling

When was Augusta Ada Byron, Countess Lovelace, born?

• 10 December 1815

• 15 January 1816

• 20 February 1817

• 5 March 1818