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Which university was BASIC originally created at?
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?
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?
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?
Who created the original version of BASIC?
What was the purpose of creating BASIC?
What was the purpose of creating BASIC?
Which computer systems became popular for running BASIC in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
Which computer systems became popular for running BASIC in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
Which of the following is NOT a theoretical discipline within computer science?
Which of the following is NOT a theoretical discipline within computer science?
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security involve?
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security involve?
Which of the following is a component of a computer system?
Which of the following is a component of a computer system?
What does programming language theory focus on?
What does programming language theory focus on?
What is the purpose of a computer network?
What is the purpose of a computer network?
What type of devices can be considered as computer control systems?
What type of devices can be considered as computer control systems?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
Which operating system was Microsoft Word first released for?
Which platforms can Microsoft Word be run on using Wine?
Which platforms can Microsoft Word be run on using Wine?
How can Microsoft Word be licensed?
How can Microsoft Word be licensed?
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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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