History of Communication Technology
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History of Communication Technology

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Which period saw the invention of the Pascaline, a mechanical calculator?

  • The Pre-mechanical Period
  • The Electronic Period
  • The Electromechanical Period
  • The Mechanical Period (correct)

    • What was the primary method of communication and storing information during the Pre-mechanical Period?

  • Papyrus scrolls
  • Carved stone tablets (correct)
  • Abacus calculations
  • Printed books

    • What breakthrough in information storage and retrieval occurred with the introduction of paper?

  • The invention of the Abacus
  • The development of mechanical calculators
  • The use of numerical systems
  • The ability to compile records in bound books (correct)

    • What was the primary driver of information processing and calculation during the Mechanical Period?

    <p>Mechanical means like steam and gears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period saw the development of the first mechanical calculator, the Pascaline?

    <p>The Mechanical Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device was most popular for optimizing and inventing counting techniques during the Pre-mechanical Period?

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

    Who invented the Analytical Engine, considered the first programmable mechanical computer?

    <p>Charles Babbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period saw the use of electricity for information handling and transfer?

    <p>The Electromechanical Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT used in early computing devices?

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

    What device is considered the first electronic communications device?

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

    What did the first working telegraph models use to represent letters and numbers?

    <p>Magnetic needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period highlighted the advent of solid-state devices or electronic devices?

    <p>The Electronic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers introduced microprocessors?

    <p>Fourth generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company released the first microprocessor in 1971?

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

    What is the primary advantage of the fourth generation of computers?

    <p>Increased speed and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of the fourth generation of computers?

    <p>Microprocessors are prone to damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the fifth generation of computers?

    <p>Use of Ultra Large Scale Integrated (ULSI) circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of the fourth generation of computers?

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

    What is the primary goal of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

    <p>To create self-reporting devices that can communicate with each other and users in real time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an Internet of Things (IoT) device?

    <p>A personal medical device with a sensor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining capability of 5G networks?

    <p>The ability to flexibly support future services that are unknown today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential benefit of blockchain technology?

    <p>Improved supply chain tracking and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cybersecurity?

    <p>Defending electronic systems and data from malicious attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an area where 5G networks are being used?

    <p>Quantum computing applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common categories of cybersecurity mentioned in the text?

    <p>Network security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an area impacted by emerging technologies?

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

    What does the text suggest regarding the importance of understanding emerging technologies?

    <p>It is crucial to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about emerging technologies is NOT supported by the text?

    <p>They have a minimal impact on our everyday lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the areas where emerging technologies can have an impact?

    <p>Environmental sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the potential risks associated with emerging technologies?

    <p>It is crucial to mitigate risks while harnessing the benefits of these technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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