The Programmer Who Invented Ctrl Alt Del

The Programmer Who Invented Ctrl Alt Del

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Dr. Dave Bradley recounts the creation of the Control Alt Delete function while working on the IBM PC in 1980. Initially a development tool to reset the system without power cycling, it became a cultural icon over time. Despite its fame, Dr. Bradley views it as a minor part of his work, yet acknowledges its role in the success of the IBM PC.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the perception of Control Alt Delete change over time?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does Doctor Dave Bradley think about his contribution to computing history?

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