Computer History Quiz

What was the primary use of early computers like the ENIAC?

• Artillery trajectory calculations

• Online banking

• Email communication

• Social networking

Which of the following was used to program early computers?

• Voice commands

• Touchscreens

• Punch cards

• GUI

In what decade did command-line interfaces (CLI) emerge with personal computers?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

Which system is known for introducing the first GUI?

• IBM PC

• ENIAC

• Xerox Alto

• Commodore 64

What is a key advantage of using a CLI over a GUI?

• Easier for beginners

• Intuitive and visually rich

• Efficiency for advanced users

• Requires no technical knowledge

Which of the following is an example of a surface computing device?

• IBM PC with CRT monitor

• Microsoft Surface

• ENIAC

• Apple II

What type of display technology is commonly used in modern smartphones?

• CRT

• Plasma

• LCD

• OLED

Which pointing device is known for its use in precision tasks like drawing?

• Mouse

• Trackpad

• Stylus pen

Which virtual assistant allows users to control devices with their voice?

• Google Maps

• Adobe Photoshop

• Amazon Alexa

• Microsoft Excel

What is an example of an application that uses augmented reality?

• Microsoft Word

• Pokémon GO

• Excel

• DOS