Computer Studies Practice Test – Historical Development of Computers

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  1. You are to attempt 5 random objectives questions ONLY.
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  3. You can attempt as many times as possible.
1. 


Charles Babbage was the first to ______ (WASSCE CS 2015)

A. invent slide rule
B. invent analytical engine
C. make census machine
D. make use of the punched card.

2. 


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

A. 1742   B. 1724  C. 1642   D. 1624

3. 


Pascal’s calculating machine was useful in ______ (WASSCE CS 2020)

A. addition and subtraction only
B. division only
C. multiplication and division only
D. multiplication only

4. 


The first mechanical counting device called Abacus was developed in _____ (NECO DP 2014)

A. America.    B. Britain.   C. China.    D. Denmark.

5. 


______is the first general purpose and commercial available electronic computer.

A. Personal Computer
B. Charles Babbage Analytical Engine
C. ENIAC
D. UNIVAC

 

 

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