History of Computer

A programmable machine that performs various kind of calculations and computations

• Computer

• Printer

• Television

• Radio

From the earliest computer, what do you call to the person whose job is to calculation of mathematical expression

• Entrepreneur

• Banker

• Computer

• Scientist

It is a mechanical loom that is controlled by punch cards

• Abacus

• Tally stick

• Slide Rule

• Jacquard Loom

Who is the 1st programmer who writes the program for Analytical Engine?

• Charles Babbage

• Ada Lovelace

• John Napier

• Grace Hopper

What is the 1st electro-mechanical computer?

• Analytical Engine

• Z1

• Mark 1

• Osborne 1

It is a list of instruction

• Engine

• Program

• Protocol

• Computer

What is the 1st generation of computer?

• Vacuum Tube

• Transistors

• Artificial Intelligence

• Microprocessors

Answer explanation

The first generation of computers are made out of vacuum tubes which generates a lot of heat.

It last from 1946-1958.

What is the 2nd generation of computer?

• Vacuum Tube

• Integrated Circuit

• Microprocessors

• Transistors

Answer explanation

1 Transistor = 40 vacuum tubes

1959-1964

What is the 3rd generation of computer?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Integrated Circuit

• Vacuum Tube

• Transistors

• Microprocessors

Answer explanation

Semiconductors

Mini transistor in silicon chip

What is the 4th generation of computer?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Integrated Circuit

• Vacuum Tube

• Transistors

• Microprocessors

Answer explanation

Thousand Integrated Circuit in silicon chip

1971-today