The Evolution of Computing

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Who were the earliest computers?

Humans who computed calculations

What is the definition of a computer?

A programmable machine

What are the three principles characteristic of a computer?

It responds to a specific set of instructions, it can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions, and it can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data

What is the main objective of the evolution of computing?

<p>To relate how the evolution of computing made an improvement in computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the early contributions in the evolution of computing made by?

<p>People who made contributions to the evolution of computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

<p>It can manipulate data according to a list of instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a way in which the evolution of computing made an improvement in computing?

<p>Increasing the cost of computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT one of the five computer generations?

<p>Quantum computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a definition of a computer?

<p>Any device which aids humans in performing various kinds of computations or calculations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT an early contribution in the evolution of computing?

<p>The invention of the microprocessor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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