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Which programming language did Grace Murray Hopper pioneer?
Which programming language did Grace Murray Hopper pioneer?
- FORTRAN (correct)
- Python
- C++
- Java
True or False: Joan Clarke's salary was equal to that of her male counterparts during her time at Bletchley Park.
True or False: Joan Clarke's salary was equal to that of her male counterparts during her time at Bletchley Park.
- True
- False (correct)
Who is often credited with coining the term 'debugging' after removing a moth from a computer's relay in the 1940s?
Who is often credited with coining the term 'debugging' after removing a moth from a computer's relay in the 1940s?
- Grace Murray Hopper (correct)
- Hedy Lamarr
- Ada Lovelace
- Margaret Rock
Why was Margaret Rock not publicly acknowledged for her work in code-breaking until several decades later?
Why was Margaret Rock not publicly acknowledged for her work in code-breaking until several decades later?
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Which one of these women is known for her contributions to cryptography and also had a successful career as an actress?
Which one of these women is known for her contributions to cryptography and also had a successful career as an actress?
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Pioneering Women in Computing and Code-Breaking
Grace Murray Hopper
- Pioneered the development of the programming language COBOL
Joan Clarke
- Did not receive equal pay to her male counterparts during her time at Bletchley Park
debugging
- The term "debugging" was coined by Grace Murray Hopper after removing a moth from a computer's relay in the 1940s
Margaret Rock
- Was not publicly acknowledged for her work in code-breaking until several decades later
Actress and Cryptography
- Hedy Lamarr is known for her contributions to cryptography and had a successful career as an actress
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