Crash Course Computers #2

What would set the stage for future innovation?

• A focus on individual achievement.
• Strict adherence to traditional methods.
• Limiting communication between teams.
• The need for accurate and precise computing machines.

What is a relay?

• A relay is an electromechanical switch used to control a circuit.
• A relay is a type of resistor.
• A relay is a digital storage device.
• A relay is a type of battery.

How many relays did the Harvard mark 1 have?

• 1500
• 3500

• 5000
• 2500

Where do we get the term computer bug?

• The term 'computer bug' comes from an incident in 1947 involving a moth found in a computer.
• The phrase 'computer bug' was first used in a science fiction novel.
• The term 'computer bug' refers to a type of malware discovered in the 1990s.
• The term 'computer bug' originated from a software error in the 1980s.

What is a diode?

• A diode is a semiconductor device that permits current to flow in one direction.
• A diode is a device that stores electrical energy.
• A diode is a type of resistor that limits current flow.
• A diode is a mechanical switch used in circuits.

Who is responsible for constructing the Colossus Mark 1?

What does ENIAC stand for?

• Electronic Networked Information and Computing
• Enhanced Numerical Integration and Calculation
• Electronic Numeric Interface and Control
• Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

What is a transistor?

• A transistor is a type of resistor used to limit current.
• A transistor is a mechanical device that converts sound into electrical signals.
• A transistor is a type of battery used to store energy.
• A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.