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Who is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine?
Who is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine?
What was the year of the invention of the Telegraph?
What was the year of the invention of the Telegraph?
What was the year of the release of the Apple II, which popularized personal computing?
What was the year of the release of the Apple II, which popularized personal computing?
Which computing device is considered the world's first personal computer?
Which computing device is considered the world's first personal computer?
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What was the early counting tool that laid the foundation for mathematical calculations?
What was the early counting tool that laid the foundation for mathematical calculations?
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Study Notes
Key Figures and Inventions
- Charles Babbage is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine.
Historical Milestones
- The Telegraph was invented in 1837.
- The Apple II, which popularized personal computing, was released in 1977.
Personal Computing
- The Kenbak-1 is considered the world's first personal computer.
Early Computing Tools
- The Abacus, an early counting tool, laid the foundation for mathematical calculations.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the history of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with this quiz. Explore key developments from the pre-20th century, including the invention of the abacus and the telegraph, and discover the fascinating journey of ICT's transformational impact on communication and daily life.
