The History of Computers

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What is the approximate age of the metal machine found on the seabed in Greece?

  • Less than 100 years
  • Over 1,000 years
  • Around 500 years
  • More than 2,000 years (correct)

What was the size of the room required to accommodate one of the first generation of modern computers?

  • 200 square metres
  • 100 square metres
  • 250 square metres
  • 167 square metres (correct)

How long did it take to complete one calculation using the first computer program?

  • 5 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • 25 minutes (correct)
  • 1 minute

What was invented in 1971 CE, which enabled information to be shared?

<p>Floppy disk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the first computer game produced?

<p>1962 CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the metal machine found on the seabed in Greece?

<p>To perform calculations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant advancement in computer technology in the 1940s?

<p>Creation of modern computers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary significance of the invention of the computer chip?

<p>Paved the way for modern computing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the floppy disk?

<p>To store and share information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1962 CE computer game?

<p>It was the first interactive computer program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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