The Evolution of Computing
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Which device was invented by Egyptians in 450 B.C. for counting and calculating?

  • Napier Bones
  • Arithmetic machine
  • Abacus (correct)
  • Pascalin
  • What was the purpose of NAPIER BONES, invented in 1617?

  • To do complex calculations
  • To do logical operations
  • To do addition and subtraction
  • To do multiplication and division (correct)
  • What are computers primarily used for in today's world?

  • Communication
  • Counting and calculating
  • Data storage
  • Logical operations (correct)
  • Who invented the arithmetic machine called PASCALIN in 1642?

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

    What was the first manual calculating tool?

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

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