Historical Computing Devices and Figures
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Which mechanical device is used primarily for mathematical calculations and represents one of the earliest computing aids?

  • Napier’s Bones
  • Abacus (correct)
  • Tally Sticks
  • Arithmometer
  • Who is recognized as the first programmer due to their work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?

  • Konrad Zuse
  • Augusta Ada Byron (correct)
  • John Atanasoff
  • Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz
  • Which of the following computers is known as the first electronic general-purpose computer?

  • UNIVAC I
  • Osborne 1
  • ENIAC (correct)
  • Harvard Mark I
  • What type of malware is designed to appear as legitimate software to deceive users?

    <p>Trojan Horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act in the Philippines is specifically focused on ensuring data protection and privacy?

    <p>Data Privacy Act of 2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an application server play in web technology?

    <p>Manages the business logic of an application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an early mechanical calculating machine invented by Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz?

    <p>Stepped Reckoner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computing device is referred to as the first portable computer released in 1981?

    <p>Osborne 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mnemonic technique involves associating items with locations in a mental walk?

    <p>Method of Loci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin word 'persona' mean in the context of understanding personality?

    <p>Mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mnemonic device is particularly useful for memorizing unrelated lists of words?

    <p>Pegword</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of personality according to the description provided?

    <p>Social Class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of learner benefits most from seeing body language and facial expressions?

    <p>Visual learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to psychodynamic theory, what determines one's unique personality?

    <p>Interaction between three major systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the environment in personality development?

    <p>To influence the formation of traits and motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mnemonic method involves creating a memorable phrase using the first letter of each item?

    <p>Acrostic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In behaviorism, personality is determined primarily through what?

    <p>Overt responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Big Five personality trait is associated with sociability and talkativeness?

    <p>Extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of learner prefers a hands-on approach to learning?

    <p>Tactile/kinesthetic learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mnemonic technique uses familiar tunes or rhythms to help remember information?

    <p>Music or Rhymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic best describes Type A personality?

    <p>Domineering and impatient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects humanistic theories of personality?

    <p>Behavior results from one's reality, not environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines sensory learners?

    <p>Focus on familiar facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality type tends to have a lower incidence of heart problems?

    <p>Type B Personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did trait theorists emphasize in their approach to personality?

    <p>Biological inheritance of traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'nature' in the context of personality development?

    <p>Biological inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mnemonic device helps with foreign language learning by connecting unfamiliar words to familiar ones?

    <p>Keyword</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does conscientiousness in the Big Five personality traits refer to?

    <p>Being careful, hardworking, and punctual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about personality development is correct?

    <p>It may progress quantitatively or qualitatively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of intellectual development in personality?

    <p>Learning abilities contribute to personality formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits describes someone high in neuroticism?

    <p>Frequently experiences negative emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do family dynamics contribute to personality development?

    <p>They provide a nourishing institution for basic life tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Howard Gardner describe as the ability to control one's body movements?

    <p>Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about intelligence is attributed to Robert Sternberg?

    <p>Intelligence includes knowledge, memory, and successful adaptation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intelligence involves the ability to produce and appreciate rhythm and pitch?

    <p>Musical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Socrates believed intelligence was linked to which of the following ideas?

    <p>Awareness of one's own ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Charles Spearman, what is intelligence primarily characterized by?

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    Which form of intelligence includes awareness of internal feelings and values?

    <p>Intrapersonal intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an aspect of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

    <p>Analytical intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intelligence relates to understanding and responding to others' emotional states?

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    Which type of learner benefits most from visual aids such as diagrams and charts?

    <p>Visual Learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of social health is primarily emphasized?

    <p>Interpersonal skills and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which learning style emphasizes the importance of pausing to capture the bigger picture?

    <p>Sequential Learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed that social development is a result of relationships with significant others?

    <p>Erik Erikson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the communication process?

    <p>The Interpreter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of barriers can affect effective communication?

    <p>Physical barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of learner may take excessive time to process information before discussing it?

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    What is primarily involved in the process of socializing?

    <p>Effective communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of self-preoccupation in communication?

    <p>Incomplete and inaccurate messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dwight D. Eisenhower, what defines leadership?

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    Which emotion classification involves feelings such as anxiety and fear?

    <p>Negative emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'stress' primarily refer to?

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    Which of the following leaders is known for saying that a leader molder of consensus?

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    What does the Latin term 'emovere' imply about emotions?

    <p>To move out or stir up feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Steve Jobs, what distinguishes a leader from a follower?

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    Which leader stated that the price of greatness is responsibility?

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    Study Notes

    Historical Computing Devices

    • Abacus: A mechanical device for mathematical calculations.
    • Arithmometer: A mechanical calculator (1820).
    • Napier's bones: Aids in multiplication, division, and root calculations.
    • Tally Sticks: Ancient devices for recording numbers.

    Important Figures in Computing

    • Augusta Ada Byron: Considered the first programmer.
    • Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz: Invented the Stepped Reckoner.
    • John Atanasoff: Built the Atanasoff-Berry Computer.
    • Konrad Zuse: Created the Z1, an early mechanical computer.

    Early Computers

    • ENIAC: First electronic general-purpose computer.
    • Harvard Mark I: Electromechanical computer (World War II).
    • Osborne 1: First portable computer (1981).
    • UNIVAC I: First commercial computer (Eckert & Mauchly).

    Technology Concepts

    • Malware (Trojan Horse): Malicious software.
    • Phishing: Online schemes for stealing information.
    • Robotics: Combining computers with science and engineering.
    • Mechanical Age: Period marking the emergence of mechanical devices and modern technology.

    Laws and Acts

    • Republic Act No. 10173: Data Privacy Act of 2012 (data protection).
    • Republic Act No. 10175: Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (combating cybercrimes).

    Internet and Web Concepts

    • Application Server: Manages application logic.
    • Browser: Programs for web browsing.
    • Encryption: Protecting data with complex formulas.
    • Internet: Global system of interconnected computer networks.
    • ISP (Internet Service Provider): Provides internet access.
    • Social Media: Platforms for content sharing.
    • User Participation: Websites with user-generated content.
    • Web 1.0: Early internet where information was primarily read-only.
    • Web Portal: Website gathering information from multiple sources.
    • Wikis: Websites allowing collaborative content editing.

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    Explore the evolution of computing devices and the key figures who shaped the technology. This quiz covers everything from the abacus to early computers like ENIAC, as well as notable inventors like Ada Lovelace. Test your knowledge of these foundational concepts in computing history.

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