10 Questions
What significant development in computing is considered a milestone signifying the start of the computer age?
The Analytical Engine
Which inventor initially used a system of punch cards to input data into a machine for automating weaving?
Joseph Jacquard
Who developed a machine calculator using gears and cogs that could be rotated to perform simple addition?
Blaise Pascal
Which inventor devised a calculation tool called Napier's Bones that consisted of specially marked rods to give the quotients of large numbers?
John Napier
What did Herman Hollerith develop in 1883, which ultimately led to the creation of IBM?
Tabulating machine
What is the main function of a computer?
Generating outputs from the input provided
Which term refers to the physical devices that a computer is made of?
Hardware
What is the difference between data and information?
Data is raw facts, while information is data that has been processed into a useful form.
Which ancient device, still used in some villages, is often used to teach children to count?
Abacus
What makes the Abacus one of the most robust versions of a computer in historical terms?
Its unchanged design over thousands of years
Explore the fundamental concept of a computer as an electronic device that processes input based on a set of instructions to produce desired outputs. Learn about the components of a computer system, including hardware and software.
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