Exploring Computing History and Concepts

Who is known for inventing logarithms, which are fundamental to the history of computing?

• Charles Babbage

• John Napier

• Alan Turing

• Blaise Pascal

Which of the following is considered the "father of the computer" for his design of the Analytical Engine?

• Alan Turing

• John Napier

• Charles Babbage

• Blaise Pascal

What was the primary purpose of Bletchley Park during World War II?

• A training ground for soldiers

• A site for developing nuclear weapons

• A codebreaking centre

• A hospital for war veterans

Which device is an example of an input device used to interact with computers?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Concept keyboard

• Hard drive

What is a trackball primarily used for?

• Storing data

• Displaying images

• Navigating a computer interface

• Printing documents

Which of the following is an example of application software?

• Windows OS

• Microsoft Word

• Disk Cleanup

• BIOS

What type of software is responsible for managing computer hardware and software resources?

• Application software

• Utility software

• Operational software

• System software

Which of the following is a utility software?

• Google Chrome

• Disk Defragmenter

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Excel

What is cloud computing?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method of storing and accessing data over the internet

• A programming language

• A type of software

Which of the following is an advantage of cloud computing?

• Requires constant internet connection

• Limited storage capacity

• Access to data from anywhere

• High initial cost