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What is a computer?
What is a computer?
When were transistors introduced to replace vacuum tubes in computers?
When were transistors introduced to replace vacuum tubes in computers?
What was the Xerox Alto?
What was the Xerox Alto?
Who invented the integrated circuit or silicon chip?
Who invented the integrated circuit or silicon chip?
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What was the Tandy Corporation's personal computer in 1977?
What was the Tandy Corporation's personal computer in 1977?
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What did Jacquard build in 1801?
What did Jacquard build in 1801?
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Who used Babbage's difference engine and is regarded as the first programmer?
Who used Babbage's difference engine and is regarded as the first programmer?
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Study Notes
- Computers are found in household appliances, cars, planes, power plants, and more.
- Personal computers were initially not seen as relevant for business use.
- A computer is an electronic device that processes data and produces output.
- Transistors replaced vacuum tubes in the 1950s, making computers smaller and more efficient.
- The integrated circuit or silicon chip was invented in 1958-59, allowing for even smaller computers.
- The Xerox Alto in 1975 was the first computer to use a graphical user interface and a mouse.
- The MITS Altair in 1975 was the first personal computer.
- Tandy Corporation's personal computer in 1977 included a keyboard and display.
- Jacquard built a programmable loom in 1801, pre-dating modern computers.
- Babbage's difference engine in the 1800s was used by Lovelace, regarded as the first programmer.
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"From Jacquard's Loom to the Personal Computer: Test Your Knowledge of Computer History!" Take a journey through time and explore the evolution of computers, from early programmable looms to the first personal computers. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of key milestones and advancements in computer history, including the invention of transistors, integrated circuits, and graphical user interfaces. Impress your friends with your newfound understanding of the origins of this ubiquitous technology.
