History of Computing Quiz

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What can qualified instructors access at Pearson's Instructor Resource Center?

  • Free tutoring services
  • Textbooks for student use
  • Teaching supplements (correct)
  • Online course materials

Who is eligible to access the supplements available at Pearson's Instructor Resource Center?

  • Administrative staff
  • Qualified instructors (correct)
  • Part-time faculty only
  • All students

What is one potential resource mentioned for instructors at Pearson's Instructor Resource Center?

  • Instructor supplements (correct)
  • Library access
  • Interactive student software
  • Grading services

Which of the following is NOT likely among the supplements available to instructors?

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What is the purpose of the resources available at Pearson's Instructor Resource Center?

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What is the first step in dealing the cards?

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What should be announced after dealing the cards?

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Which cards are picked up after the announcement?

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How are the cards dealt on the table?

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What is the significance of the color of the cards in the process?

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What type of questions challenge students to think about the material and its societal relationship?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Social Issues questions?

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How are Social Issues questions integrated into the chapters?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Social Issues questions?

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The inclusion of Social Issues questions aims to enhance what skill in students?

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What primarily restricted the complexity of algorithms in early computing machines?

<p>Limited data storage capabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a consequence of intricate programming procedures in early computing?

<p>Restricting algorithm complexity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect to consider in the development of algorithms over time?

<p>The repetition of 'Big Ideas' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the intricate and time-consuming nature of programming in early computers?

<p>Limited data storage capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about early computing machines is accurate?

<p>They had restricted algorithm complexity due to programming limitations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania?

<p>Presper Eckert (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which institution did Presper Eckert contribute to electrical engineering?

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What is the name of the school where Presper Eckert worked?

<p>Moore School of Electrical Engineering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Presper Eckert's association with the Moore School occur?

<p>Post World War II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What field is Presper Eckert primarily associated with?

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Who designed the Difference Engine that is considered a forerunner of modern computer design?

<p>Charles Babbage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Babbage's Difference Engine in computing history?

<p>It was the first mechanical computer design. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the Difference Engine designed by Charles Babbage?

<p>It was designed to calculate polynomial functions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Babbage's Difference Engine exemplifies its importance in modern computer design?

<p>Its innovative mechanical design that introduced systematic calculation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason Babbage’s machines are considered forerunners of modern computers?

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Flashcards

Instructor Supplements

Additional materials provided to instructors to enhance their teaching experience.

Pearson's Instructor Resource Center

A platform where qualified instructors can access supplementary materials.

Social Issues

Questions that encourage students to apply the chapter's content to real-world societal issues.

Relating Text to Society

Engaging with the text and its concepts in relation to the world around you.

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Challenging Questions

Questions that stimulate critical thinking and deeper understanding of the material.

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Text-Society Relationship

The relationship between the text's content and the current social context.

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Social Issues Section

A feature included in each chapter to promote student reflection and engagement.

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Babbage's Difference Engine

A mechanical computing machine designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century, intended to calculate and print mathematical tables automatically.

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Babbage's Influence on Computing

Charles Babbage's Difference Engine is considered a precursor to modern computing.

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Deal cards by color

The action of organizing cards into groups based on their color.

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Announce

To state openly that a specific action has been taken.

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Select cards

The selection of specific cards from a larger group.

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Pick up

The act of gathering or collecting something.

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Red cards

Cards that are characterized by their red color.

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Algorithm

A set of rules or instructions followed by a computer to solve a problem or perform a task.

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Early Computer Limitations

Early computers had limited storage space and complex programming, which restricted the complexity of algorithms used.

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Presper Eckert

Presper Eckert was a pioneering American electrical engineer and inventor most known for his role in the development of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.

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Moore School of Electrical Engineering

The Moore School of Electrical Engineering was a renowned engineering school located at the University of Pennsylvania.

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University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious institution of higher learning located in Philadelphia.

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ENIAC development

The development of the ENIAC marked a major turning point in the history of computing.

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ENIAC development's impact

This event (ENIAC development) had a profound impact on the future of technology, laying the foundations for modern computing.

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Study Notes

Preface

  • Each chapter includes thought-provoking "Social Issues" questions that connect the material to students' society
  • Instructor resources are available at Pearson’s Instructor Resource Center

History of Computing

  • Babbage's machines were important forerunners of modern computers
  • Focus on key concepts repeatedly
  • Early computing machines had limited data storage and time-consuming programming, restricting the complexity of algorithms.

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