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Which companies were founded in the 1970s and introduced smaller, more affordable, and user-friendly computers?

• IBM

• Dell

• Apple

• Microsoft

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When was the first electronic computer developed?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Which invention had a significant impact on various industries and revolutionized the way people work and communicate?

• Telephone

• Television

• Internet

• Personal Computer

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Today, laptops, tablets, and smartphones are all considered personal ___.

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The invention and history of the personal computer have paved the way for the ___ age we live in today.

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What was the purpose of inventing the personal computer?

• To make tasks easier and more efficient

• To create a new form of entertainment

• To replace typewriters in offices

• To improve communication between people

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