10 Questions
What was the primary goal of fifth generation computers?
To develop devices that could respond to natural language input and are capable of learning and self-organization
What is the definition of computation?
The act or process of computing
What was the primary innovation of Napier's Bones?
The ability to perform multiplication using only addition
What is the name of the device that was used in ancient Greece around the 5th century BC?
Abacus
What is the primary focus of computer science?
The study of computable processes and structures
What is the name of the Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms?
John Napier
What is the name of the Japanese abacus?
Soroban
What is the primary application of artificial intelligence that is being used today?
Voice recognition
What is the name of the device that was used in ancient China around the 13th century AD?
Suan pan
What is the primary characteristic of fifth generation computers?
The use of parallel processing and superconductors
Test your knowledge of the history of computers, from the earliest computers to the different generations. Learn about the definition of a computer and how it has evolved over time.
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