The Evolution of Computing

The Evolution of Computing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Paul Ellen's main interest in the field of technology?

Designing new hardware

Recovering and studying old programs

Creating video games

Building robots

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant feature of the Ki 10 computer?

It was the first computer to use a mouse

It allowed multiple users to feel like they had the machine to themselves

It was the fastest computer of its time

It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovation did the Xerox Alto introduce?

The first commercial mouse

The first use of a light pen

The first graphical user interface

The first touch screen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the Cray supercomputers?

They were the first computers to be used in schools

They were the first computers to use a graphical interface

They were known for their beautiful industrial design and speed

They were the first computers to use a microprocessor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Apple 1 primarily designed for?

Government agencies

Hobbyists

Educational institutions

Commercial businesses