5. Quiz on the Evolution of Computers and ICT

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Computers'?

• Ada Lovelace

• Bill Gates

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

What was the first high-level programming language introduced for scientific applications?

• COBOL

• FORTRAN

• C

• Python

Which technology marked the beginning of microcomputers?

• Transistors

• Integrated Circuits

• Vacuum Tubes

• Microprocessors

What significant event occurred in 1991 that revolutionized information sharing?

• Introduction of the World Wide Web

• Development of ARPANET

• Introduction of the iPhone

• Establishment of DNS

Which of the following is a future trend in ICT?

• Quantum Computing

• Mechanical Calculators

• Vacuum Tubes

• Abacus