John Graham-Cumming: The greatest machine that never was

The video explores Charles Babbage's unbuilt analytical engine, a mechanical computer designed in the 1830s and 1840s. It highlights Babbage's use of punch cards, his machine's architecture, and Ada Lovelace's visionary contributions. The video also discusses Alan Turing's theoretical advancements and the ongoing efforts to build Babbage's machine today.

Who was the designer of the Analytical Engine, a machine that laid the groundwork for modern computing?

• Isaac Newton

• Michael Faraday

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Analytical Engine's memory?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

• Silicon

Which technology did Charles Babbage use to program the Analytical Engine?

• Floppy disks

• Punch cards

• Optical discs

• Magnetic tapes

What accessory did Babbage design for the Analytical Engine to alert attendants?

• A whistle

• A buzzer

• A bell

• A light

Who is often credited as the first programmer due to her work with the Analytical Engine?

• Grace Hopper

• Ada Lovelace

• Hedy Lamarr

• Katherine Johnson

What significant insight did Ada Lovelace have about the Analytical Engine?

• It could only perform mathematical calculations

• It was faster than any modern computer

• It could be used for tasks beyond mathematics

• It was too complex to be built

What was the nature of Alan Turing's machine compared to Babbage's?

• Biological

• Theoretical

• Digital

• Mechanical

What is the Church-Turing thesis primarily concerned with?

• The essence of computing

• The cost of computing

• The speed of computers

• The size of computers

What is the name of the project aiming to build the Analytical Engine today?

• Engine Revival

• Babbage's Dream

• Project Babbage

• Plan 28

What is one of the steps involved in the current efforts to build the Analytical Engine?

• Creating a digital archive

• Building a new museum

• Developing a new programming language

• Designing a new type of punch card