5 Computer Scientists Who Changed Programming Forever

What was the primary purpose of the ENIAC computer during World War Two?

• To break enemy codes

• To calculate ballistic trajectories

• To manage supply chains

• To simulate nuclear reactions

Which programming technique used in ENIAC is still common today?

• Quantum computing

• Conditional branching

• Neural networks

• Genetic algorithms

What was Kathleen Britton Booth's major contribution to computer science?

• Inventing the first personal computer

• Developing the first compiler

• Creating the first assembly language

• Designing the first graphical user interface

What was a significant feature of the ARC assembly language developed by Booth?

• It translated instructions into machine code

• It was the first object-oriented language

• It was the first to use loops

• It used punch cards

What was the significance of the Link computer for which Mary Alan Wilkes developed software?

• It was the first interactive personal computer

• It was the first computer to connect to the internet

• It was the first computer to use a mouse

• It was the first computer to use a touchscreen

What was one of the key features of the Lap Six software developed by Wilkes?

• It included a text editor and filing system

• It was the first to support cloud computing

• It was the first to use artificial intelligence

• It was designed for military use

What was Dr. Grace Hopper's major achievement in programming?

• Inventing the first computer mouse

• Developing the first working compiler

• Creating the first graphical user interface

• Designing the first supercomputer

What language did Hopper's work lead to the development of?

• COBOL

• Java

• C++

• Python

What was Frances Allen's contribution to computer science?

• Designing the first search engine

• Creating optimizing compilers

• Inventing the first laptop

• Developing the first computer virus

What was a significant outcome of Allen's work on the Stretch Harvest supercomputer?

• It ran 25 times faster than average computers of the time

• It was the first computer to use quantum computing

• It was the first computer to use a GUI

• It was the first computer to use blockchain technology