Evolution of Computing

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What was the first computer-like device believed to be invented around 4000 years ago?

  • Napier’s Bones
  • Abacus (correct)
  • Stones
  • Sticks

Which materials were used as counting tools before the development of computers?

  • Abacus, sticks, and metal rods
  • Sticks, stones, and bones (correct)
  • Abacus, Napier’s Bones, and stones
  • Metal rods, stones, and bones

In which countries is the abacus still used today?

  • Germany, France, and Italy
  • India, Brazil, and Australia
  • USA, Canada, and Mexico
  • China, Russia, and Japan (correct)

What is the structure of an abacus?

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What was the purpose of early computing devices like Abacus and Napier’s Bones?

<p>Performing mathematical computations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be the first computer-like device invented around 4000 years ago?

<p>Abacus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some early counting tools used before the development of computers?

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Which country is still known to use the abacus for calculations?

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What was the purpose of early computing devices like Abacus and Napier’s Bones?

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What is the structure of an abacus?

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