Exploring Computer Science Basics

Who is known as the "Father of Computers" for his conceptual design of a mechanical computer?

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

• John von Neumann

• Steve Jobs

Which of the following is a basic component of a computer responsible for processing data?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Mouse

What was the primary purpose of the ENIAC, one of the earliest electronic general-purpose computers?

• Word processing

• Weather forecasting

• Calculating artillery firing tables

• Playing video games

Which computer scientist is known for developing the World Wide Web?

• Bill Gates

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Larry Page

Identify the component that stores data temporarily while a computer is running.

• Hard Drive

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Graphics Card

• Power Supply

Which of the following was a significant development in the history of computing during the 20th century?

• The invention of the abacus

• The creation of the first microprocessor

• The development of the printing press

• The discovery of electricity

Who is credited with creating the first algorithm intended for a machine?

• Ada Lovelace

• Grace Hopper

• John McCarthy

• Linus Torvalds

What is the primary function of a computer's motherboard?

• To display images

• To connect and allow communication between various components

• To store data permanently

• To provide power to the computer

Which of the following individuals is known for their work on the development of the first compiler?

• Steve Wozniak

• Grace Hopper

• Alan Turing

• Dennis Ritchie

Which early computer was known for using vacuum tubes and was one of the first electronic general-purpose computers?

• ENIAC

• UNIVAC

• IBM PC

• Apple I