
History of Computing Systems

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Mathematics, Computers, History
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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons computing is considered essential in today's world?
It allows for manual calculations.
It provides entertainment through games.
It replaces all human jobs.
It enables efficient and automated tasks.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary function of the abacus in ancient times?
To perform basic arithmetic operations.
To store data permanently.
To predict weather patterns.
To communicate with other tribes.
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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the abacus represent the number 1450?
By moving one bead in the thousands line, four in the hundreds, five in the tens, and none in the units.
By moving one bead in the tens line, four in the hundreds, five in the units, and none in the thousands.
By moving one bead in the hundreds line, four in the tens, five in the units, and none in the thousands.
By moving one bead in the hundreds line, four in the thousands, five in the tens, and none in the units.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant limitation of early mechanical calculators?
They could not be used for military applications.
They required a lot of metal and were expensive.
They were too small to be practical.
They could only add and subtract.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the invention of the differential machine contribute to the field of computing?
It was the first to use binary code.
It was the first programmable machine.
It could perform complex calculations like polynomials.
It was the first device to use electricity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who invented the punched card system, and what was its primary use?
Ada Lovelace, for programming the analytical engine.
Richard Grey, for business inventory management.
Charles Babbage, for calculating polynomials.
Herman Hollerith, for census data processing.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major advantage of the punched card system over previous methods?
It was cheaper than all previous systems.
It eliminated the need for human operators.
It allowed for faster and more accurate data processing.
It was completely mechanical.
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