Evolution of Computers Quiz

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

• Abacus

• Pascalin

• Napier's Bone

• Slide Rule

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

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

• Pascalin

• Analytical Engine

• Hollerith Desk

• Mark 1

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

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