Intro to IT Form 1s

Who is known as the "Father of Computers"?

• Charles Babbage

• Howard Aiken

• John Napier

• Herman Hollerith

What was the first calculating machine invented?

• The analytical engine

• Napier's rods

• The abacus

• The difference engine

What must students do after using a computer?

• Clean the screen

• Remove all files

• Kiss the Computer

• Log off

When can students enter the computer lab?

• During lunch break

• When supervised by an IT teacher

• Anytime during school hours

• Before school starts

Being in the lab is described as:

• A privilege

• A right

• A requirement

• An obligation

Where was the abacus invented?

• America

• England

• Scotland

• China

Where were the Naiper's Rods invented?

• England

• Japan

• China

• Scotland

What was unique about ENIAC?

• It was very small

• It was portable

• It used modern programming languages

• It computed a thousand times faster than previous machines

What is a computer?

• A device to do research

• An electronic device that processes data to make new information

• A device that only stores information

• A machine that only plays games

Which rule about bags in the computer lab is correct?

• Bags are allowed next to computers

• Bags can be placed anywhere in the lab

• Bags are not allowed in the lab

• Bags must be kept under the desk