15 Questions
Who is credited with inventing the digital computer known as Mark I?
Howard Aiken
What was the size of Mark I?
50 feet long, 8 feet high and weighed about 5 tons
What was the primary method used by Mark I to print out its results?
Punched cards or on an electric typewriter
What is the primary purpose of High-performance computing (HPC) in today's data centers?
Fast data processing
What does cloud computing mean in the simplest terms?
Storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of computer's hard drive
What was the primary function of the digital computer known as Mark I?
Adding three numbers with eight digits in one second
Which individual supervised the building of Mark II, Mark III, and Mark IV?
Howard Aiken
What is the current focus of computer technology advancements mentioned in the text?
Equipping computers with thinking power equal to human intelligence
In what way does cloud computing differ from traditional computing?
It means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of a computer's hard drive
What is the concept of High-performance computing (HPC) as mentioned in the text?
Running advanced application programs efficiently and reliably
Which of the following is not an objective of operating system?
Controlling the working of computer system
What type of operating system allows only one user to run programs at a time?
Single user operating system
Which type of processing involves dividing the CPU time among multiple users?
Time-sharing processing
What is the primary function of a graphical user interface (GUI) in an operating system?
Providing a visual way to interact with the computer
What is the main purpose of installing anti-virus software in a computer?
Preventing and removing malware infections
This quiz covers the history and details of the Mark I computer, which was one of the early digital computers invented by Howard Aiken in 1944. The quiz includes information about its capabilities, size, and the technology used in its construction.
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