IT Computer History Pioneers Developments Competitive Exams
30 questions · Basic Computer & IT
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Question 1 of 30
Third-generation computers used:
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Question 2 of 30
The stored-program concept is credited to:
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Question 3 of 30
Fifth-generation computers are based on:
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Question 4 of 30
The earliest known calculating device is the:
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Question 5 of 30
Which machine designed by Charles Babbage is considered the forerunner of the modern computer?
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Question 6 of 30
Which was the first commercially produced computer?
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Question 7 of 30
First-generation computers used:
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Question 8 of 30
Microsoft was founded by:
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Question 9 of 30
The world's first microprocessor was:
ExplanationIt was released in 1971.
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Question 10 of 30
Second-generation computers used:
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Question 11 of 30
The transistor was invented at:
ExplanationIt was invented in 1947.
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Question 12 of 30
The C programming language was developed by:
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Question 13 of 30
The World Wide Web was invented by:
ExplanationHe developed it at CERN around 1989-1991.
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Question 14 of 30
Who is regarded as the world's first computer programmer?
ExplanationShe wrote the first algorithm for Babbage's Analytical Engine.
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Question 15 of 30
Who invented the integrated circuit in 1958 at Texas Instruments?
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Question 16 of 30
Google was founded by:
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Question 17 of 30
Which inventor used punched cards to control weaving patterns in a loom?
ExplanationHis idea later inspired data storage on punched cards.
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Question 18 of 30
Who is known as the 'Father of the Computer'?
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Question 19 of 30
The Pascaline, a mechanical calculator, was invented by:
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Question 20 of 30
The internet evolved from:
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Question 21 of 30
Herman Hollerith's punched-card tabulating machine was used for the US census of:
ExplanationHis company later became part of IBM.
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Question 22 of 30
The computer mouse was invented by:
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Question 23 of 30
The Linux kernel was created by:
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Question 24 of 30
IBM introduced its first personal computer (IBM PC) in:
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Question 25 of 30
Apple was co-founded by Steve Jobs and:
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Question 26 of 30
Who is regarded as the father of theoretical computer science and AI?
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Question 27 of 30
Which was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer (1946)?
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Question 28 of 30
Fourth-generation computers used:
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Question 29 of 30
Email was first developed by:
ExplanationHe introduced the @ symbol in email addresses in 1971.
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Question 30 of 30
Which German engineer built the Z3, the first working programmable computer?
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