Practice Shift To Pentium Series (3.5.3) - Introduction to Computer Architecture
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Shift to Pentium Series

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Question 1 Easy

What was the main purpose of Babbage’s analytical engine?

💡 Hint: Think about how tasks were performed before computers.

Question 2 Easy

Who is known as the father of computer programming?

💡 Hint: Her name is associated with the first programming language.

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Question 1

Who invented the analytical engine?

Alan Turing
Charles Babbage
Herman Hollerith

💡 Hint: Think about the origins of computing.

Question 2

True or False: The punched card system was used until the late 1990s.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the timeline of technology changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the societal impact of the transition from punched cards to modern data entry methods. What were the implications for businesses and consumers?

💡 Hint: Consider efficiency and technology accessibility.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how advancements in transistor technology have affected modern computing devices. How does this relate to Moore's Law?

💡 Hint: Think about the physical changes in hardware and performance.

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