Evolution of Computers

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Which factor has contributed to the increasing speed of processors?

  • Decreasing component size (correct)
  • Increasing I/O capacity
  • Increasing processor speed
  • Increasing memory size

Who was the first person to build a working calculator?

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  • Blaise Pascal (correct)
  • Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz

What programming language is named after Blaise Pascal?

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  • Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz
  • Pascal programming language (correct)
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Which mathematician developed a mechanical device that could perform addition?

<p>Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of the evolution of computers?

<p>Increasing processor speed and decreasing component size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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