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Journey Through Computer History

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer?

a)

A computer is a type of furniture.

b)

A computer is an electronic device that processes data.

c)

A computer is a living organism.

d)

A computer is a tool for gardening.

2.

Who is known as the father of computers?

a)

Alan Turing

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Ada Lovelace

d)

Bill Gates

3.

What year was the first electronic computer created?

a)

1950

b)

1945

c)

1940

d)

1935

4.

What does 'CPU' stand for?

a)

Centralized Processing Unit

b)

Computer Processing Unit

c)

Central Processing Unit

d)

Central Processing Organization

5.

What is the purpose of software?

a)

The purpose of software is to enable users to perform tasks on a computer.

b)

To provide internet connectivity to devices.

c)

To create hardware components for computers.

d)

To replace the need for human intelligence in all tasks.

6.

What was the first programming language?

a)

Python

b)

C++

c)

Java

d)

Fortran

7.

What is the name of the first personal computer?

a)

Apple II

b)

IBM PC

c)

Commodore 64

d)

Altair 8800

8.

What does the internet allow us to do?

a)

The internet allows us to connect, communicate, and access information.

b)

The internet prevents communication.

c)

The internet is only for entertainment.

d)

The internet allows us to travel faster.

9.

Who invented the World Wide Web?

a)

Steve Jobs

b)

Tim Berners-Lee

c)

Mark Zuckerberg

d)

Bill Gates

10.

What is a computer virus?

a)

A computer virus is a type of hardware that enhances computer performance.

b)

A computer virus is a software that protects against malware.

c)

A computer virus is a malicious program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers.

d)

A computer virus is a program that helps in data recovery.