The Evolution of Computers

What were the first computers as big as?

• A suitcase

• A car

• A room

• A small desk

What did the first computers use to process information?

• Keyboard

• Mother board

• Vacuum tubes

• Mechanical gears

Who mainly used the first computers?

• Retail workers

• Business executives

• Scientists and military personnel

• Teachers and students

In which decades did computers become smaller but still use a lot of electricity?

• 1960s, 1990s

• 2000s, 2010s

• 1950s, 1970s

• 1970s, 1980s

What type of computers could fit on a desk?

• Desktops, all-in-one computers, laptops, compact PCs

• Servers

• eniac version

What storage device was commonly used in personal computers?

• USB Flash Drive

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

What are some examples of modern computers?

• Eniac

• laptops, tablets, smartphones.

• Supercomputers

What features do modern computers have?

• No connectivity options

• Basic graphics capabilities

• Limited processing power

• High processing power, large storage, advanced graphics, connectivity options, multitasking, and security features.

Who uses computers today?

• Pets

• Vehicles

• Plants

• Students, professionals, businesses, gamers, researchers.