Exploring the History of Computing

What does ENIAC stand for?

Which early mechanical calculator used a series of rods for multiplication? (a)  

• Napier's Bones
• Abacus
• Pascaline
• Slide Rule

What was the primary function of the UNIVAC I?

• Video game development and design.

• Data processing and scientific calculations.

• Web browsing and email management.

• Graphic design and photo editing.

Who is known as the father of the computer?

• Ada Lovelace

• Alan Turing

• Bill Gates

• Charles Babbage

What is the significance of Jacquard's Loom in computing history?

• It was the first machine to perform complex calculations.

• It replaced human workers in textile factories entirely.

• It introduced the use of punched cards for automation, influencing early computing.

• It was the first computer to use binary code.

Which device is considered an early form of a digital calculator?

• Logarithm table

• Slide rule

• Abacus

• Mechanical calculator

What generation of computers did transistors first appear in?

• Fourth generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• First generation

What was the main advancement of second-generation computers over first-generation?

• The reliance on magnetic tape storage instead of hard drives.

• The use of transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

• The introduction of artificial intelligence capabilities.

• The use of integrated circuits instead of transistors.

How did ENIAC impact the development of future computers?

• ENIAC was primarily used for gaming development.

• ENIAC introduced the concept of cloud computing.

• ENIAC laid the groundwork for modern computer architecture and programming, influencing future computer designs and technologies.

• ENIAC was the first personal computer for home use.

What is the main purpose of Napier's bones?

• To facilitate multiplication and division.

• To create geometric shapes.

• To serve as a writing tool.

• To measure distances accurately.