The Ultimate BASIC Programming Language Quiz
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Which university was BASIC originally created at?

  • Dartmouth College (correct)
  • Stanford University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Harvard University
  • What was the main goal of creating BASIC?

  • To enable students in non-scientific fields to use computers (correct)
  • To introduce the HP2000 series computers
  • To create a high-level programming language for scientists and mathematicians
  • To develop a time-sharing system for computers
  • Which computer systems became popular for running BASIC programs in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

  • PDP-11 and Data General Nova (correct)
  • Apple II
  • HP2000 series
  • IBM mainframes
  • Who created the original version of BASIC?

    <p>John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of creating BASIC?

    <p>To enable students in non-scientific fields to use computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computer systems became popular for running BASIC in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

    <p>PDP-11 and Data General Nova</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a theoretical discipline within computer science?

    <p>Software implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the fields of cryptography and computer security involve?

    <p>Preventing security vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of a computer system?

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

    What does programming language theory focus on?

    <p>Describing computational processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a computer network?

    <p>To link billions of computers together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of devices can be considered as computer control systems?

    <p>Industrial robots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?

    <p>IBM PCs running DOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which platforms can Microsoft Word be run on using Wine?

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

    How can Microsoft Word be licensed?

    <p>As a standalone product or as part of a Microsoft Office suite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    BASIC Programming Language

    • BASIC was originally created at Dartmouth University.
    • The main goal of creating BASIC was to provide an easy-to-learn, general-purpose programming language for non-technical users.
    • BASIC became popular on mini-computers and time-sharing systems in the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as DEC PDP-8, PDP-11, and IBM 1130.
    • The original version of BASIC was created by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz.
    • The purpose of creating BASIC was to enable non-technical users to write their own programs.

    Computer Science

    • Theory is not a theoretical discipline within computer science.
    • Cryptography and computer security involve the development of secure protocols and algorithms to protect data and prevent unauthorized access.

    Computer Systems

    • A computer system consists of a component known as the Input/Output (I/O) device.

    Programming Language Theory

    • Programming language theory focuses on the design, implementation, and analysis of programming languages.

    Computer Networks

    • The purpose of a computer network is to enable communication and data exchange between devices.

    Computer Control Systems

    • Examples of computer control systems include embedded systems, such as robotics, traffic light controllers, and home appliances.

    Microsoft Word

    • Microsoft Word was first released for the Xenix operating system.
    • Using Wine, Microsoft Word can be run on Linux and macOS platforms.
    • Microsoft Word can be licensed through volume licensing, OEM licensing, and retail sales.

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    Test your knowledge of BASIC programming language with this quiz! Learn about its origins, features, and how it revolutionized computer programming for beginners. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this popular language.

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