History of the Tabulating Machine and Microprocessors
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History of the Tabulating Machine and Microprocessors

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Who invented the Tabulating Machine?

  • Alan Turing
  • Thomas Edison
  • Charles Babbage
  • Herman Hollerith (correct)

    • In what year was Hollerith's Tabulating Machine invented?

  • 1910
  • 1890 (correct)
  • 1900
  • 1880

    • What significant event first utilized Hollerith's Tabulating Machine?

  • World War I
  • 1900 Census
  • U.S. 1890 Census (correct)
  • 1930 Census

    • What was the primary purpose of Herman Hollerith's Tabulating Machine?

    <p>To sort and tabulate census data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hollerith's Tabulating Machine laid the groundwork for which industry?

    <p>Data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has the use of microprocessors had on computers?

    <p>Decreased their size and increased efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes microprocessors?

    <p>They are small computers intended for personal use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the introduction of microprocessors affected computer reliability?

    <p>They have improved reliability significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the size of computers due to microprocessors?

    <p>Computers have become more compact and portable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using microprocessors in computers?

    <p>Enhanced speed and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology characterized the Second Generation of Computers, which lasted from 1956 to 1963?

    <p>Transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers introduced Integrated Circuits (ICs) as the primary technology?

    <p>Third Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which years did the Second Generation of Computers take place?

    <p>1956 to 1963</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major advancement in technology followed the use of transistors in computing?

    <p>Integrated Circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies is NOT associated with the Second Generation of Computers?

    <p>Integrated Circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to update the virus database?

    <p>To prevent virus threats effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lab periods are dedicated to completing the SLOs of this unit?

    <p>5 lab periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of not updating the virus database regularly?

    <p>Increased vulnerability to virus threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT relate to the purpose of updating the virus database?

    <p>Increasing the number of lab periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the virus database in relation to lab periods?

    <p>To serve as a reference for virus threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Page Border button?

    <p>To add a border around the page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can all paragraph settings in a document be modified?

    <p>Paragraph Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hotkey combination is used to access the Page Border button?

    <p>ALT+P+P+B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Paragraph Group primarily deal with?

    <p>Modify paragraph settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Page Border button?

    <p>Changing paragraph alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Herman Hollerith's Tabulating Machine

    • Herman Hollerith invented the Tabulating Machine in 1890
    • The Tabulating Machine was used for the 1890 U.S. Census

    Microprocessors

    • Microprocessors have made computers cheaper, faster and more reliable

    Second Generation of Computers

    • Second Generation of Computers were used from 1956 to 1963
    • Transistors were the technology used in Second Generation computers

    Third Generation of Computers

    • Third Generation of Computers were used from 1964 to 1971
    • Integrated Circuits were the technology used in Third Generation computers

    Virus Database

    • Updating the virus database helps prevent virus threats

    Unit SLOs

    • 5 lab periods are allotted to complete the SLOs of this unit

    Page Border

    • The Page Border button is used to add a border around the page
    • To add page border using a keyboard shortcut, press ALT+P+P+B

    Paragraph Group

    • The Paragraph Group allows modification of paragraph settings in a document

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    This quiz explores the invention of the Tabulating Machine by Herman Hollerith and its impact on the computing industry. Additionally, it examines the role of microprocessors in modern computers, their characteristics, and benefits. Test your knowledge on these pivotal developments in technology.

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