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Which programming language did Grace Murray Hopper pioneer?
Which programming language did Grace Murray Hopper pioneer?
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.
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?
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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Study Notes
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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Description
"Unveiling the Hidden Figures: Women in Cryptography" - Test your knowledge about the remarkable contributions and challenges faced by pioneering women in cryptography. Explore the groundbreaking work, achievements, and struggles of Joan Clarke, Margaret Rock, Grace Murray Hopper, Ada Lovelace, Hedy Lamarr, and Shafi Goldwasser in this thought-provoking and educational quiz. Discover the brilliance that shaped the field of cryptography and challenged gender norms along the way.
