6 Questions
What was Alan Turing's area of expertise that contributed to his hiring by British Intelligence in 1938?
engineering and excellent reasoning
What was the name of the encrypted transmission that Turing's devices deciphered in 1940?
Enigma
What was the field of study that led to Turing's election to a fellowship at King's College?
probability theory
What was the consequence of being found guilty of 'Gross Indecency' for Alan Turing in 1952?
being put in jail or being placed on probation with chemical castration
What was the outcome of Turing's life two years after his conviction?
he took his own life
What was the institution that Turing attended in 1931 to study mathematics?
Cambridge University
Test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Alan Turing, a British mathematician who broke the Enigma code and contributed significantly to the field of computer science. Learn about his early life, career, and personal struggles.
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