Moore's Law

The video discusses the evolution of computers from room-sized machines to compact devices, highlighting the rapid advancements in computing technology. It explains Moore's Law, which predicts the doubling of transistors on a circuit board every two years, leading to increased computational power and reduced costs. The impact of Moore's Law is evident in the development of consumer electronics like smartphones and digital cameras. However, the video notes that the limits of Moore's Law are approaching, making future advancements harder to predict.

What was a significant change in computers over 40 years?

• They became larger.

• They became more expensive.

• They decreased dramatically in size.

• They became less efficient.

What does Moore's Law predict about transistors on a circuit board?

• They will halve every two years.

• They will double every two years.

• They will disappear.

• They will remain the same.

How does the increase in transistor density affect computational power?

• It quadruples the computational power.

• It halves the computational power.

• It reduces the computational power.

• It has no effect.

Which consumer technology development is linked to Moore's Law?

• The invention of the television.

• The development of smartphones.

• The rise of social media.

• The creation of the internet.

What challenge is the computing industry facing regarding Moore's Law?

• The cost of technology is decreasing.

• The technology is becoming too large.

• The technology is nearing its limits.

• The demand for technology is decreasing.