Podcast
Questions and Answers
What significant development in computing is considered a milestone signifying the start of the computer age?
What significant development in computing is considered a milestone signifying the start of the computer age?
- The Analytical Engine (correct)
- Gottfried Leibnitz's better calculator
- Napier's Bones
- Blaise Pascal's machine calculator
Which inventor initially used a system of punch cards to input data into a machine for automating weaving?
Which inventor initially used a system of punch cards to input data into a machine for automating weaving?
- John Napier
- Joseph Jacquard (correct)
- Gottfried Leibnitz
- Blaise Pascal
Who developed a machine calculator using gears and cogs that could be rotated to perform simple addition?
Who developed a machine calculator using gears and cogs that could be rotated to perform simple addition?
- Blaise Pascal (correct)
- Charles Babbage
- Gottfried Leibnitz
- John Napier
Which inventor devised a calculation tool called Napier's Bones that consisted of specially marked rods to give the quotients of large numbers?
Which inventor devised a calculation tool called Napier's Bones that consisted of specially marked rods to give the quotients of large numbers?
What did Herman Hollerith develop in 1883, which ultimately led to the creation of IBM?
What did Herman Hollerith develop in 1883, which ultimately led to the creation of IBM?
What is the main function of a computer?
What is the main function of a computer?
Which term refers to the physical devices that a computer is made of?
Which term refers to the physical devices that a computer is made of?
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
Which ancient device, still used in some villages, is often used to teach children to count?
Which ancient device, still used in some villages, is often used to teach children to count?
What makes the Abacus one of the most robust versions of a computer in historical terms?
What makes the Abacus one of the most robust versions of a computer in historical terms?
