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Evolution of Computers Quiz

Evolution of Computers Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient device, likely invented in China, was used for basic arithmetic operations?

Abacus

Pascalin

Napier's Bone

Slide Rule

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented a device in 1614 that could multiply, divide, and find square roots using simple addition and subtraction?

Charles Babbage

William Mortar

John Napier

Blaise Pascal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the calculating machine invented by Blaise Pascal in 1642?

Pascalin

Analytical Engine

Hollerith Desk

Mark 1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the father of modern digital computers due to his work on the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine?

Howard Aiken

Hermann Hollerith

William Mortar

Charles Babbage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which machine, invented by Howard Aiken in 1944, could add three numbers with eight digits in one second?

Pascalin

Mark 1

Hollerith Desk

Difference Engine

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