Practice - Generations of Computers
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Practice Questions
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Who is known as the father of computing?
💡 Hint: Think of who designed the analytical engine.
What system did Herman Hollerith invent?
💡 Hint: Consider how people input data into early machines.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technology did the first generation of computers use?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the first generation.
True or False: Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a microprocessor doubles every 5 years.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how often technology advancements occur.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the introduction of the integrated circuit changed the landscape of computing or design subsequent technologies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications for both consumers and manufacturers.
Critique Moore's Law and its predictions in the context of current technological limits.
💡 Hint: Consider how physical limitations might alter the trajectory of computing.
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