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History of Computing: Important Figures

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Who is credited with developing the first compiler and the COBOL language, making writing computer programs much easier?

Grace Hopper (correct)

Mark Dean

Alan Turing

Charles Babbage

What is the purpose of primary storage, as mentioned in the text?

To allow the computer to run programs and access data quickly (correct)

To connect peripheral devices to the computer

To store data for long-term use

To provide storage for large files

What role did Mauchly and Eckert play in the history of computing?

Designed the world’s first automatic computing machine, Analytical Engine

Developed the first compiler and the COBOL language

Developed the first electronic computer, ENIAC (correct)

Developed the ISA system bus that allowed peripheral devices to be connected to a computer

What do output devices allow your computer to do, as mentioned in the text?

Display the results of computations made by the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of primary storage?

To perform normal computer activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?

Cloud storage Signup and view all the answers

What type of network connects computers far away from each other?

WAN Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of system software?

Operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the CPU (central processing unit)?

Where all the instructions are executed Signup and view all the answers

History of Computing: Important Figures

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Questions and Answers

Who is credited with developing the first compiler and the COBOL language, making writing computer programs much easier?

What is the purpose of primary storage, as mentioned in the text?

What role did Mauchly and Eckert play in the history of computing?

What do output devices allow your computer to do, as mentioned in the text?

What is the main function of primary storage?

Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?

What type of network connects computers far away from each other?

Which of the following is an example of system software?

What is the main function of the CPU (central processing unit)?

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