5 Questions
What has contributed to the rapid improvement in computer technology over the past 70 years?
Advances in technology used to build computers and innovations in computer design.
How much would a cell phone with the same performance as the world's fastest computer bought in 1993 cost today?
Less than $500.
What was the rate of performance improvement during the first 25 years of electronic computers?
About 25% per year.
What technological development led to a higher rate of performance improvement?
The emergence of the microprocessor.
What was the growth rate of performance improvement with the microprocessor?
Roughly 35% per year.
Test your knowledge of computer technology advancements with this quiz! From the first general-purpose electronic computer to the latest cell phone performance, see how much you know about the incredible progress made in the world of computers.
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