14 Questions
What is the main focus of computer science?
Studying computable processes and structures with the aid of computers
Which ancient tool used beads to perform addition and subtraction?
Chinese Abacus
In what century was the Greek abacus first used?
5th century BC
Who designed the Pascaline, an early mechanical calculator?
Blaise Pascal
What innovative concept did Leibniz’ Machine expand on?
Multiplication by repeated addition and shifting
What was the main purpose of the Step Reckoner designed by Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz?
Multiplying by repeated addition
Who developed the loom controlled by a loop of punched cards?
Joseph-Marie Jacquard
What was the method on which Babbage's Difference Engine was based?
Method of finite differences
Who translated Menabrea’s Sketch of the Analytical Engine to English and added detailed mathematical explanations?
Ada Lovelace
What did Herman Hollerith investigate a suggestion for in 1882?
Mechanical tabulation of Census data
Which company did Hollerith form in 1896 that eventually became IBM in 1924?
Tabulating Machine Company
Who was supported by IBM to build the ASCC computer (Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator) in 1944?
Howard Aiken
What did the Harvard Mark I (ASCC computer) use to represent mathematical data?
Mechanical relays (switches)
In what year did Howard Aiken predict that only six electronic digital computers would be required to satisfy the computing needs of the entire U.S.?
1947
Explore the fascinating history of computing, starting with an introduction to computation and the ancient Greek abacus. Learn about the roots of computer science and the earliest methods of calculation.
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