Questions and Answers
The earliest manual computer systems experienced problems due to memory loss or loose ______.
counting
Tally sticks, an ancient memory aid device, were used to record and document ______.
numbers
The fifth number in tally marks is represented by a diagonal line across the previous four ______.
numbers
The abacus used beads made of stone or ______ on rods for counting.
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Napier’s bone worked like a multiplication device and was used for ______.
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The slide rule was invented by William ______ for NASA landing.
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The first mechanical calculator, called 'Arithmetical Organum,' was invented by William ______.
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The Pascaline was a mechanical machine used for tax collecting by Blaise Pascal’s ______.
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Typical slide rules contain scales for multiplying, dividing, and extracting ______.
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The early computing device, ______, allowed users to perform addition and multiplication.
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Study Notes
Early Manual Computer Systems
- Manual computing systems often faced issues such as memory loss, inaccurate counting, and difficulties managing larger quantities.
Tally Stick
- An ancient device made from animal bones, notched to record numbers, quantities, and messages.
- First used during the Upper Paleolithic era.
Tally Marks
- A method of counting represented by five lines; four vertical lines for the first four numbers and one diagonal for the fifth.
Early Computing Devices
- Abacus: Utilized beads made from stone, marble, or wood arranged on rods for counting.
- Napier’s Bone: A multiplication tool used for calculating logarithms via a system of rods.
- Slide Rule: Invented by William Oughtred, employed for computations related to NASA landings; consists of graduated scales for multiplication, division, square roots, and trigonometric functions.
First Mechanical Calculator
- Created by William Shickard, referred to as "Arithmetical Organum."
- Featured a series of wheels and an abacus-like setup for input; capable of addition and multiplication but not designed for subtraction or division.
Pascaline
- A mechanical device invented by Blaise Pascal for tax collection, used by his father.
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Explore the fascinating history of early manual computer systems, focusing on tools like the tally stick and tally marks. Learn how these ancient devices functioned as memory aids for counting and recording quantities. This quiz delves into the origins and significance of these early counting methods.
