Computing Devices Quiz

Who is often credited with writing the first algorithm intended for implementation on Babbage's Analytical Engine?

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

• John von Neumann

• Blaise Pascal

Which civilization is credited with the earliest use of the abacus?

• Roman

• Chinese

• Greek

• Egyptian

What key advantage did the sliderule offer over manual calculation methods?

• Greater speed and accuracy in addition and subtraction

• The ability to perform complex calculations involving multiplication and division

• Simplification of binary code computation

• Automated error detection

Leibnitz’s calculator introduced which important mechanical component?

• The binary system

• The stepped drum mechanism

• The abacus

• The Jacquard loom

What was the primary innovation of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?

• Use of vacuum tubes

• Implementation of a programmable mechanical computer

• Development of the binary system

• Introduction of electronic transistors

The Hollerith Census Machine was developed to address problems associated with:

• Astronomical calculations

• Engineering designs

• Census data processing

• Financial transactions

Herman Hollerith's Census Machine was significant because it:

• Used binary code for data processing

• Utilized punch cards to record and process data

• Performed real-time data analysis

• Implemented the first graphical user interface

Napier's Bones were primarily used to perform which type of mathematical operation?

• Addition and subtraction

• Multiplication and division

• Calculating square roots

• Solving algebraic equations

The Jacquard loom was primarily used in which industry?

• Agriculture

• Textile manufacturing

• Navigation

• Astronomy

What was a significant limitation of Pascal's calculator?

• It could not handle floating-point arithmetic

• It was unable to perform basic addition

• It required manual entry of logarithms

• It could not be programmed for automated tasks