Journey Through Computer History

What was the first mechanical computer invented?

• Difference Engine

• Analytical Engine

• ENIAC

• Turing Machine

Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?

• Fourth generation

• First generation

• Third generation

• Second generation

How did the internet change communication globally?

• The internet eliminated the need for face-to-face interactions entirely.

• The internet changed communication globally by enabling instant, real-time interactions and information sharing across vast distances.

• The internet made communication slower and less efficient.

• The internet restricted communication to local areas only.

Who is known as the father of the computer?

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

• Bill Gates

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To serve as a database management system

• To provide internet connectivity

• The primary function of an operating system is to manage hardware and software resources.

• To run applications exclusively

Which programming language was developed first, Fortran or COBOL?

• Java

• Fortran

• Python

• C++

What technology marked the transition from second to third generation computers?

• Transistors

• Vacuum tubes

• Integrated circuits (ICs)

• Magnetic core memory

What year was the World Wide Web introduced?

• 1991

• 2000

• 1995

• 1989

Who invented the first programmable computer?

• Konrad Zuse

• John von Neumann

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

What is the significance of the UNIX operating system?

• UNIX is significant for its foundational role in modern operating systems, its design principles, and its influence on software development.

• UNIX is known for its graphical user interface features.

• UNIX is primarily used for gaming applications.

• UNIX was developed in the 1990s as a response to Windows.