Practice Univac 1: The First Commercial Computer (3.2.8) - Introduction to Computer Architecture
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UNIVAC 1: The First Commercial Computer

Practice - UNIVAC 1: The First Commercial Computer

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Question 1 Easy

What is the fetch-execute cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about the steps a computer takes to perform tasks.

Question 2 Easy

Who is known as the father of computing?

💡 Hint: Recall the person who created the Analytical Engine.

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Question 1

What does the fetch-execute cycle involve?

Fetching data only
Executing instructions only
Fetching and executing instructions

💡 Hint: Think about how a computer processes tasks.

Question 2

True or False: UNIVAC 1 was the first commercial computer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the significance of UNIVAC in computing history.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of technological advancements from the UNIVAC 1 to modern computers in terms of speed, size, and functionality.

💡 Hint: Focus on how technology has evolved in the last several decades.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a timeline that outlines the advancements made in computing from Charles Babbage to the UNIVAC 1, including major inventions.

💡 Hint: Chronologically arrange the contributions and inventions.

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