History of Computers

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Computers can only do math and store information.

False (B)

Jack Kilby invented the microchip in 1958.

True (A)

Microchips are large in size but can store lots of information.

False (B)

People started using computers at home in the 1950s.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Today, people can use smartphones to play games and email but not access the internet.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following technological advancements with their impact on computers:

Microchip = Made computers smaller Smaller and cheaper computers in the 1970s = Enabled home use of computers Smartphones = Allow playing games, emailing, and internet browsing Advancement in computer size = From room-sized to pocket-sized Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions with what computers can do:

Math = One of the tasks computers can perform Storing information = One of the tasks computers can perform Writing = One of the tasks computers can be used for Playing music = One of the tasks computers can be used for Signup and view all the answers

Match the following time periods with the computer advancements:

1958 = Microchip invention by Jack Kilby 1970s = Introduction of smaller and cheaper computers for home use Current times = Usage of smartphones for various tasks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about computer history with their accuracy:

Simple computer size in the past = The size of a room Current computer size = Can fit in your pocket 1958 Microchip invention = By Jack Kilby Home use of computers start = Became popular in the 1970s Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their modern-day counterparts:

Using a computer to write = Using smartphones for various tasks Playing games on a computer = Playing games on smartphones Storing information on a computer = Storing information on microchips Listening to music on a computer = Playing music on smartphones Signup and view all the answers