10 Questions
Who is considered the pioneer in data processing and an influential figure in computing history?
Herman Hollerith
What is the oldest known calculating tool used for basic arithmetic operations?
Abacus
Who is credited with writing the first algorithm intended for machine execution?
Ada Lovelace
Which technology significantly impacted various industries and contributed to modern computing foundations?
Punched cards
What was the ENIAC computer mainly used for during World War II?
Military purposes
What technological development enabled the manufacture of smaller and more efficient devices like smartphones and tablets?
Microprocessors
Which concept predicts a doubling in the number of transistors inside microprocessors approximately every two years?
Moore's Law
What significantly changed how we interact with technology and information, making it accessible to the general public?
Personal Computers
What emerged in the late 20th century as a way to connect computers globally and has become an integral part of daily life and work?
Internet
What is a set of raw facts or materials that have not yet been organized or processed?
Data
Explore the origins and key figures in the history of computing, from the ancient abacus to Herman Hollerith's pioneering work in data processing. Learn about Pascal's Calculator and the invention of the punched card system.
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