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Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
- J. Presper Eckert
- Charles Babbage
- John W. Mauchly
- ENIAC (correct)
What was the mechanical device designed for general-purpose computing conceptualized by Charles Babbage in the 19th century?
What was the mechanical device designed for general-purpose computing conceptualized by Charles Babbage in the 19th century?
- Abacus
- Punched-card tabulating machines
- Analytical Engine (correct)
- ENIAC
What were the early steps toward automated computation in the early 20th century?
What were the early steps toward automated computation in the early 20th century?
- Electromechanical Computers
- Punched-card tabulating machines (correct)
- ENIAC
- Abacus
Who is often attributed with the title 'Father of the Computer'?
Who is often attributed with the title 'Father of the Computer'?
What marks a crucial point in the history of computers, transitioning from electromechanical devices to electronic ones?
What marks a crucial point in the history of computers, transitioning from electromechanical devices to electronic ones?
What were early tools that date back to ancient times for performing calculations?
What were early tools that date back to ancient times for performing calculations?
What marked a significant leap in computing technology?
What marked a significant leap in computing technology?
Which development enabled the creation of affordable personal computers?
Which development enabled the creation of affordable personal computers?
What institution made significant contributions to early computer education and research?
What institution made significant contributions to early computer education and research?
Which type of devices replaced bulky vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable?
Which type of devices replaced bulky vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
What marked the transition from manual to automated data processing in the late 19th - early 20th century?
What marked the transition from manual to automated data processing in the late 19th - early 20th century?
Which type of computers served businesses, government institutions, and research facilities in the 1950s-1970s?
Which type of computers served businesses, government institutions, and research facilities in the 1950s-1970s?
In which period did personal computers like Altair 8800 and IBM PC bring computing to individuals and businesses?
In which period did personal computers like Altair 8800 and IBM PC bring computing to individuals and businesses?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine?
Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
What marked a crucial point in the history of computers, transitioning from electromechanical devices to electronic ones?
What marked a crucial point in the history of computers, transitioning from electromechanical devices to electronic ones?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
What were early tools that date back to ancient times for performing calculations?
What were early tools that date back to ancient times for performing calculations?
Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
Who is often considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer?
What type of devices replaced bulky vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable?
What type of devices replaced bulky vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
What concept introduced the idea of a general-purpose computing machine in the 19th century?
Which type of computers served businesses, government institutions, and research facilities in the 1950s-1970s?
Which type of computers served businesses, government institutions, and research facilities in the 1950s-1970s?
What marked the transition from manual to automated data processing in the late 19th - early 20th century?
What marked the transition from manual to automated data processing in the late 19th - early 20th century?
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First electronic general-purpose computer
First electronic general-purpose computer
ENIAC is considered the first fully electronic general-purpose computer.
Analytical Engine
Analytical Engine
A mechanical device conceptualized by Charles Babbage for general-purpose computing.
Punched-card tabulating machines
Punched-card tabulating machines
Early steps toward automated computation in the early 20th century.
Father of the Computer
Father of the Computer
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ENIAC Completion
ENIAC Completion
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Abacus
Abacus
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Transistors and Integrated Circuits
Transistors and Integrated Circuits
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Moore School of Electrical Engineering
Moore School of Electrical Engineering
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Mainframes and Minicomputers
Mainframes and Minicomputers
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Personal Computers
Personal Computers
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General-purpose computing machine concept
General-purpose computing machine concept
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Punched-Card Machines
Punched-Card Machines
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John W. Mauchly
John W. Mauchly
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Vacuum tubes
Vacuum tubes
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Automated data processing
Automated data processing
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Computing technology leap
Computing technology leap
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