Practice - Herman Hollerith and Punched Card System
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Practice Questions
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Who invented the punched card system?
💡 Hint: Think of the person who is known for automating data processing.
What was one major application of the punched card system?
💡 Hint: Consider large-scale governmental data gathering.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What did Herman Hollerith develop?
💡 Hint: Think about the method that involved cards with holes.
True or False: Ada Lovelace created the first programming language.
💡 Hint: Remember her contributions to early computing.
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Challenge Problems
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Assess how the introduction of the punched card system has affected data processing efficiency in businesses today.
💡 Hint: Consider the time savings and accuracy improvements.
Critique the limitations of Hollerith’s punched card system in modern contexts.
💡 Hint: Think about the adaptability of current technology compared to early mechanical systems.
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