WorksheetsHistory of Computers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What 3 things do all computers do?
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
Store, Retrieve, Process
Search, Store, Calculate
Input, Store, Retrieve
How many years ago was the earliest form of abacus used to store and manipulate data.
2000 years ago
3000 years ago
4000 years ago
5000 years ago
The Jacquard Loom was the first form of automated programmable machine, but what year was it invented?
1792
1804
1817
1823
In 1936 (a) presents the notion of a universal machine, the idea to which the modern computer was based upon.
In 1943 the ENIAC was the first electronic machine to not be slowed down by mechanical components. What is ENIAC an acronym of?
Electronic Numerical Integer Arithmetic Calculator
Electronic Numerical Intelligence and Compute
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator
Electronic Numerical Integrated Analogue Circuit
In 1964 a computer prototype with a mouse and GUI was invented. What does GUI stand for?
Great User Interface
Graphics Usually Important
Game User Interaction
Graphical User Interface
What was the first home video games console?
NES
Odyssey
PlayStation
Dreamcast
Who founded Apple Computers and produced the Apple I and Apple II alongside Steve Jobs?
Steve Carell
Steve Burke
Steve Wozniak
Steve Martin
In 2007, the Apple iPhone was the first mobile phone to feature a touchscreen, true or false?
True
False
Computers have become so common in everyday life that they are forever being made more accessible and convenient. Smart watches are an example of this, but when was the Apple Watch released?
2010
2013
2015
2017
