Practice Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) - 3.2.4 | 3. Introduction to Computer Architecture | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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3.2.4 - Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Who designed the Atanasoff-Berry Computer?

💡 Hint: Think about the name associated with the ABC.

Question 2

Easy

What type of equations could the ABC solve?

💡 Hint: Recall the mathematical problems discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Who is known as the father of computing?

  • Charles Babbage
  • Ada Lovelace
  • Herman Hollerith

💡 Hint: Consider who created foundational computing principles.

Question 2

True or False: The Atanasoff-Berry Computer was the first to make use of binary digits.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the representation of data in early computers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the transition from mechanical computing (like Babbage's design) to electronic systems (like the ABC) changed the speed and complexity of computing tasks.

💡 Hint: Consider both physical design and logical processing improvements.

Question 2

Develop a brief report on how the punched card system influenced future data storage technologies in computers.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the progression from physical cards to electronic databases.

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