
History of Computers and Computing Devices

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Computers
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which decade did the second generation of computers emerge?
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key technological advancement in the third generation of computers?
Vacuum tubes
Transistors
Microprocessors
Integrated circuits
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which generation of computers is characterized by the use of microprocessors and a significant increase in speed and storage capacity?
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is considered one of the earliest known computing devices, dating back to ancient times?
ENIAC
Abacus
UNIVAC
Apple I
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the binary number system essential in modern computing?
It allows for complex mathematical operations.
It is the fastest number system.
Computers use binary code in their internal operations.
It is easier for human comprehension.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are characters typically represented in binary in computing?
ASCII encoding
Decimal encoding
Roman numerals
Hexadecimal encoding
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which inventor is credited with the design of the mechanical calculator known as the Pascaline?
Charles Babbage
Blaise Pascal
Alan Turing
John von Neumann
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