Evolution of Computing

This was used to help with calculating. To use it, you slide the beads up and down on the rods to add and subtract. What is it?

Abacus

Who was the first woman programmer?

Ada Marie Lovelace

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built their first computer using a wooden box. Their company has grown and is still around today. What is the name of the company?

Apple

What was the name of first computer designed by Charles Babbage?

Difference Engine

Who made Moore's law?

Gordon Moore

He invented "logarithms" which use lookup tables to find the solution to otherwise tedious and error-prone mathematical calculations. Who was he?

John Napear

List three input devices your computer uses:

Keyboard Mouse Scanner

He invented a computer called Colossus which was the world's first electronic, digital, programmable computer.

Tommy Flowers

What is the difference between a calculator and a computer?

You use a calculator for math and Use a computer to type stuff up or look stuff up

The first counting tool was the

Abacus

Which was the first electronics digital programmable computing device?

ENIAC

What is computer hardware?

Physical Components of The computer

What are some examples of computer software?

Windows 10, Google, Microsoft, Firefox, Chrome

Moore's Law creator was also the co-founder of what company?

Intel

This man is known for starting the company Microsoft back in the year 1975. Since then, he has become one of the richest people in the world. His name is:

Bill Gates

He dropped out of university so he could concentrate all his time writing programs for his computer. He also talked IBM into letting Microsoft make the operating system and made a fortune from MS-DOS. Who is he?

Bill gates

This person created a machine called The Analytical Engine. His ideas were some of the first that led to the creation of computers. Who was he?

Charles Babbage

Who is the father of Computer?

Charles Babbage

How is your life influenced by computers? What are their benefits (Positive Impact) and drawbacks (Negative Impact). How would your life be without them?

Communication is much faster, But you can get eye strain or it could mess up your eyesight

Who invented the punch card?

Herman Hollerith