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What is a term often used to describe the era characterized by the rise of information and communication technologies?
Why is studying the history of technology considered important?
Which technology evolved from the use of punch cards in the 1950s?
What does the emergence of new technologies in communication signify?
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Which of the following statements about the study of history in technology is NOT true?
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What is one aspect of the impact of technological advances mentioned?
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How did punch cards contribute to the development of computers?
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Which technological item is cited as a starting point for subsequent advancements in computing?
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In which year did Wi-Fi become part of the computing language?
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What significant advancement did Mac OS X introduce in 2001?
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Which web browser was challenged by Mozilla's Firefox in 2004?
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What device did Apple launch in 2007 that integrated many computer functions?
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Which of the following features was offered by Microsoft Windows 7, launched in 2009?
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In what year was the first reprogrammable quantum computer created?
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Which company released the Chromebook in 2011?
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What major change in consumer technology was jumpstarted by the unveiling of the iPad in 2010?
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Who invented a loom that used punched wooden cards in 1801, laying the groundwork for early computer technology?
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Which event is associated with Herman Hollerith in 1890?
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What concept did Alan Turing present in 1936 that would later influence the design of modern computers?
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What is a floppy disk primarily used for?
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What was significant about the computer designed by Atanasoff and Clifford Berry in 1941?
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Which component is necessary to read and write data from a floppy disk?
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The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC), built in 1943-1944, is known for being which of the following?
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Which computer was one of the first available for personal use?
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What significant development did Robert Metcalfe contribute to in 1973?
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What was the purpose of the UNIVAC, which began development in 1946?
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What was unique about the Apple I introduced by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak?
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What advancement in technology was achieved by William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain in 1947?
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In what year did Paul Allen and Bill Gates form their software company?
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Which programming language was developed by Grace Hopper in 1953?
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How did the Altair 8800 impact the computing industry?
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What were floppy disks commonly used for before the widespread use of hard drives?
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What is the primary benefit of 3-D printing identified in the content?
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Which of the following best describes Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
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What is a significant characteristic of cybersecurity as mentioned in the content?
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What role does 3-D printing potentially play in the medical field?
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What percentage of activities in various professions can RPA automate, as suggested?
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How is the cost of 3-D printing technology characterized in the content?
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What is suggested as a contributing factor to the evolution of cybersecurity?
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What is emphasized about the historical context of technology?
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Study Notes
History of Information and Communication Technology
- Joseph Marie Jacquard invented a loom that used punched wooden cards in 1801, paving the way for similar technology in early computers.
- Herman Hollerith designed a punch card system to calculate the 1890 census, completing the task in three years and saving the government $5 million. He later founded a company that evolved into IBM.
- Alan Turing introduced the concept of a "universal machine" (later known as the Turing machine) in 1936, which serves as the foundation for modern computers.
- Atanasoff and Clifford Berry created a computer that solved 29 equations simultaneously in 1941 - the first computer to store data on its main memory.
- John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert built the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator)- considered the first digital computer, filling a 20x40 foot room.
- Mauchly and Eckert later created the UNIVAC, the first commercial computer used by businesses and government in 1946.
- William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain from Bell Laboratories invented the transistor in 1947, revolutionizing electric switches by using solid materials without the need for a vacuum.
- Grace Hopper developed the first computer language called COBOL in 1953.
- Robert Metcalfe of Xerox, developed Ethernet in 1973, connecting multiple computers and hardware.
- Paul Allen and Bill Gates formed Microsoft in 1975 after successfully writing software using the BASIC language for the Altair 8800, a personal computer kit featured in Popular Electronics.
- Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computers in 1976 and released the Apple I, the first computer with a single-circuit board.
- The term Wi-Fi was introduced in 1999, allowing users to connect to the internet wirelessly.
- Apple unveiled the Mac OS X operating system in 2001, providing protected memory architecture and pre-emptive multi-tasking. Microsoft followed with Windows XP, featuring a redesigned GUI.
- Mozilla's Firefox 1.0 challenged Microsoft's Internet Explorer's dominance as a web browser in 2004. Facebook, a social networking site, launched in the same year.
- YouTube, a video-sharing service, was founded in 2005. Google acquired Android, a Linux-based mobile phone operating system.
- Apple released the MacBook Pro, its first Intel-based, dual-core mobile computer, along with an Intel-based iMac in 2006. Nintendo's Wii game console was also released this year.
- The iPhone marked the convergence of computer functions into smartphones in 2007. Microsoft released Windows 7 in 2009, featuring taskbar pinning and advanced touch/handwriting recognition.
- Apple's iPad launched in 2010, changing how consumers used media and revitalizing the tablet computer market.
- Google's Chromebook was released in 2011, a a laptop that runs on the Google Chrome OS. Facebook reached one billion users in 2012.
- Apple's Apple Watch was released in 2015, followed by Windows 10 from Microsoft.
- In 2016, the first reprogrammable quantum computer was created, marking a significant advancement in computing power.
- Cloud computing, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, 3-D printing, **Robotic Process Automation (RPA) **and Cybersecurity all emerged as key technologies in recent years, reshaping various industries and aspects of life.
- Studying the history of computers is crucial as it provides insights into the evolution of new technologies, and how original designs can influence future innovations.
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Explore the milestones in the history of Information and Communication Technology, from the invention of the Jacquard loom to the development of the first digital computers like the ENIAC and UNIVAC. This quiz covers key figures and innovations that have shaped modern computing. Test your knowledge on the pioneers of technology and their contributions!
