Hackers Through History
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What was the original meaning of a hacker?

  • A malicious computer intruder
  • A person who creates computer viruses
  • A person who steals sensitive information
  • An explorer and risk taker trying to make a system do something new (correct)
  • What did the term 'hack' refer to for the members of MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

  • A piece of code designed to infiltrate computer systems
  • A computer security breach
  • A newly constructed piece of equipment demonstrating technical virtuosity (correct)
  • A system malfunction
  • How did the most dedicated members of the club at MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club work on improving the system?

  • They would work regular hours during the day
  • They would outsource the improvements to external contractors
  • They would prioritize other activities over system improvement
  • They would drink vast quantities of Coca-Cola and stay up all night (correct)
  • How was the term 'hacker' viewed by the members of MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

    <p>As a sign of respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Signals and Power Subcommittee build at MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

    <p>An elaborate electronic switching system to control the movement of the trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were hackers viewed by the members of MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club in the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>As explorers and risk takers who sought to push the limits of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'hack' signify for the members of MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

    <p>A newly constructed piece of equipment demonstrating technical virtuosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attire did the most dedicated members of the club at MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club wear while working on improving the system?

    <p>Chino pants, short-sleeved shirts, and pocket protectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What beverage did the most dedicated members of the club consume while working on the system at MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

    <p>Vast quantities of Coca-Cola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the term 'hacker' function within the club at MIT’s Tech Model Railroad Club?

    <p>As a sign of respect for individuals who demonstrated technical virtuosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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