Intro to Computing Quiz Item 40

Which civilization is known for using clay cuneiform tablets for mathematical operations?

• The Babylonians
• The Egyptians
• The Romans
• The Greeks

What was the primary purpose of the Rhind Papyrus in ancient Egypt?

• To teach algebra and geometry

• To teach algebraic expression and geometry

• To teach arithmetic and geometry
• To teach algorithm and geometry

Which mathematician is known for developing Boolean algebra?

• Wilhelm Gottfried Leibniz
• Ada Lovelace
• Grace Hopper
• George Boole

What was the name of the calculating machine developed by Leibniz?

• The Difference Engine
• The Pascaline
• The Step Reckoner
• The Analytical Engine

Who is considered the first computer programmer?

• Gladys Mae West
• Katherine Johnson
• Grace Hopper
• Ada Lovelace

What significant contribution did Gladys Mae West make to technology?

• Creation of Geographic Positioning Structure

• Creation of GPS technology
• Creation of Global Positioning Structure

• Creation of Global Placement System

What did Charles Babbage design to produce mathematical tables?

• The Difference Engine
• The Pascaline
• The Analytical Engine
• The Step Reckoner

Which figure is known for her work with NASA as a 'human computer'?

• Katherine Johnson
• Grace Hopper
• Ada Lovelace
• Gladys Mae West

What was the primary focus of George Boole's work?

• Mechanical calculation
• Numerical systems
• Geometric theory
• Symbolic logic

Which civilization is credited with the use of counting boards?

• The Babylonians
• The Romans
• The Greeks
• The Egyptians