Personal Copmuters Summative Quiz

What is a Personal Computer?

• A device used for cooking

• A type of vehicle

• A computer designed for individual use

• A musical instrument

How many people is a personal computer designed for use by at a time?

• One person

• Two people

• Three people

• Four people

Who made the first personal computer, the Altair?

• IBM

• Microsoft

• MITS

• Apple

In what year was the Altair developed?

• 1984

• 1974

• 1964

• 1994

Who was the Altair popular among?

• Business executives

• Computer hobbyists

• School teachers

• Scientists

What was limited about the Altair?

• Technical capabilities

• Commercial appeal

• User interface

• Battery life

What is the definition of a "hobbyist"?

• A person who pursues a particular hobby.

• A person who sells products online.

• A person who works in a retail store.

• A person who designs computers.

What does "commercial appeal" refer to?

• The design of a product.

• The price of a product.

• What people want to buy online or in retail stores.

• The color of a product.

When were the first personal computers available to consumers?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What was the name of the first personal computer?

• Altair

• Commodore 64

• Apple II

• IBM PC