History of Computing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Online Test #7

What was the primary purpose of the slide rule?

What was the primary purpose of the Turing Machine?

What was a defining characteristic of mainframe computers during their era?

In which year was the integrated circuit first demonstrated?

Who is credited with inventing the mechanical calculator known as the Pascaline in the 17th century?

What was the primary function of the astrolabe in ancient times?

In which year was the first general-purpose electronic computer, ENIAC, completed?

What was the main purpose of the "Colossus" computer developed during World War II?

Who is known for creating the "Analytical Engine," a mechanical computer designed in the 1830s?