Invention of the Computer

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When was the computer invented?

  • In the 18th century
  • In the 19th century
  • In the 17th century
  • In the 20th century (correct)

Who is credited with the invention of the computer?

  • Charles Babbage (correct)
  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • Thomas Edison
  • Nikola Tesla

What technological advancement led to the creation of computers?

  • Development of electronic components (correct)
  • Discovery of penicillin
  • Invention of the printing press
  • Introduction of the steam engine

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Study Notes

Invention of the Computer

  • The invention of the computer is generally regarded to have taken place in the early 20th century, with significant developments occurring in the 1940s.
  • Charles Babbage is often credited as the "Father of the Computer" for his design of the Analytical Engine in the 1830s, although it was never completed in his lifetime.

Technological Advancements

  • The creation of computers was largely driven by advancements in mathematical concepts and electric circuitry, particularly the development of binary code.

Computer Components

  • Not all components listed are part of a computer; for example, a printer is not considered an integral part of the core system.
  • Non-volatile storage devices, such as hard drives and SSDs, are used by computers to store data even when powered off.
  • The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the main component responsible for processing instructions and data within the computer system.

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