The ENIAC

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What was the power consumption of the ENIAC computer?

  • 140 kW (correct)
  • 18,000 vacuum tubes
  • 30 tons
  • 15,000 square feet

What was the memory structure of the ENIAC computer?

  • 20 'accumulators' capable of holding a 10-digit decimal number (correct)
  • Binary memory consisting of 40-bit words
  • 1000 storage locations for binary numbers
  • Manual switches for programming

What concept was introduced by von Neumann/Turing in the IAS computer?

  • Stored Program concept (correct)
  • Manual programming
  • Decimal memory
  • Binary memory

What was the main function of the ALU in the von Neumann/Turing (IAS) computer?

<p>Operating on binary data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the IAS computer developed?

<p>Princeton Institute for Advanced Studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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