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What is the main reason why it is difficult to identify a single inventor of the computer?

Because the computer is a single machine with no complicated parts

Because the computer was invented by a team of scientists

Because the development of each part of the computer can be considered a separate invention (correct)

Because the computer was invented by a non-scientist

In which book was the word 'computer' first used?

The Science of Counting

The History of Computing

The Evolution of Machines

The Young Man's Glenmag (correct)

Where was the Abacus first developed?

China (correct)

Greece

Scotland

England

What is the name of the device developed by John Napier?

Napier's Bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the Abacus?

Horizontal rods and beads Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of Blaise Pascal's calculating machine?

Performing additions and subtractions on whole numbers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main limitation of Charles Babbage's Difference Engine?

It could not be used for general arithmetical calculations Signup and view all the answers

What was the innovation of Herman Hollerith's Tabulator in 1906?

It had a plug board control panel Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern definition of a computer?

An electro-mechanical device that can manage and process information or data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Analytical Engines?

They can perform general arithmetical calculations Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason why it is difficult to identify a single inventor of the computer?

In which book was the word 'computer' first used?

Where was the Abacus first developed?

What is the name of the device developed by John Napier?

What is the main component of the Abacus?

What was the primary function of Blaise Pascal's calculating machine?

What was the main limitation of Charles Babbage's Difference Engine?

What was the innovation of Herman Hollerith's Tabulator in 1906?

What is the modern definition of a computer?

What is the main characteristic of Analytical Engines?

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