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Which individual may be considered the first computer scientist and information theorist?
Which individual may be considered the first computer scientist and information theorist?
- Wilhelm Schickard
- Charles Babbage
- Gottfried Leibniz (correct)
- Thomas de Colmar
Who is generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science?
Who is generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science?
- Gottfried Leibniz
- Charles Babbage (correct)
- Thomas de Colmar
- Wilhelm Schickard
Who designed and constructed the first working mechanical calculator in 1623?
Who designed and constructed the first working mechanical calculator in 1623?
- Wilhelm Schickard (correct)
- Charles Babbage
- Gottfried Leibniz
- Thomas de Colmar
Who invented the tabulator, which used punched cards to process statistical information around 1885?
Who invented the tabulator, which used punched cards to process statistical information around 1885?
In 1843, during the translation of a French article on the Analytical Engine, who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers?
In 1843, during the translation of a French article on the Analytical Engine, who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers?
What is the central focus of computer science?
What is the central focus of computer science?
Which discipline involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?
Which discipline involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?
What does the theory of computation concern?
What does the theory of computation concern?
Which area investigates the principles and design behind complex systems like operating systems and networks?
Which area investigates the principles and design behind complex systems like operating systems and networks?
What is the focus of software engineering?
What is the focus of software engineering?
What are the main goals of artificial intelligence and machine learning?
What are the main goals of artificial intelligence and machine learning?
What are the two main areas within artificial intelligence mentioned in the text?
What are the two main areas within artificial intelligence mentioned in the text?
Who is considered to be the first computer scientist and information theorist?
Who is considered to be the first computer scientist and information theorist?
What significant development did Charles Babbage contribute to the field of computer science?
What significant development did Charles Babbage contribute to the field of computer science?
Who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers, considered to be the first published algorithm tailored for implementation on a computer?
Who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers, considered to be the first published algorithm tailored for implementation on a computer?
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