Computer Studies Practice Test – Historical Development of Computers

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  1. You are to attempt 5 random objectives questions ONLY.
  2. Supply Your Full Name and Location in the text box below and begin immediately.
  3. You can attempt as many times as possible.
1. 


Who developed the first digital electrical computer? (WASSCE DP 2016)

(a) Blaise Pascal
(b) Joseph Jacquard
(c) Mauchly and Eckert
(d) Von Leibniz

2. 


Which of the following persons invented the punch card machine? (WASSCE DP 2015)

A. Blaise Pascal  
B. Gottfried Leibniz  
C. J. Prosper Eckert 
D. Dr. Herman Hollerith

3. 


_______ is the first commercial data processing machine.

A. EDSAC
B. Desktop computer
C. Herman Hollerith punch card
D. Charles Babbage Analytical Engine

4. 


The first calculator was built by ______ (WASSCE CS 2014)

A. Marie Jacquard
B. Blaise Pascal
C. Charles Babbage
D. John Napier

5. 


Blaise Pascal invented the adding machine in the year _____ (WASSCE DP 2014)

A. 1742   B. 1724  C. 1642   D. 1624

 

 

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