History and Impact of Information Technology Notes

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What did Charles Babbage design?

Modern laptop
First electronic computer
Smartphone
Analytical engine (correct)

Who is considered the 'father of computing'?

Ada Lovelace
Alan Turing
Steve Jobs
Charles Babbage (correct)

What is necessary to understand the most recent phase of information technology?

Expertise in mechanical engineering
In-depth knowledge of computer programming
Understanding of ancient history
Good grasp of sociology, economics, and political philosophy (correct)

Why is it considered silly to identify a single inventor of the computer?

<p>Computing involved many people over a long period of time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author emphasize about any history in the text?

<p>'Any history is always written from a particular perspective' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Analytical Engine

A mechanical general-purpose computer designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century. It was never fully built due to funding issues, but it laid the foundation for modern computers.

Charles Babbage

A 19th-century British mathematician and inventor considered the 'father of computing' for his pioneering work on mechanical computers like the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine.

Understanding Modern Information Technology

To fully grasp recent advancements in information technology, you need a solid understanding of sociology, economics, and political philosophy. These disciplines influence its development and impact.

The Computer's Many Inventors

It's incorrect to credit a single individual with inventing the computer, as computing evolved over time through the contributions of many individuals and groups.

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