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
