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Intro to Computingfundamentals~10 mins

Brief history of computing in Intro to Computing - Interactive Code Practice

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1fill in blank
easy

Complete the sentence about the earliest computing device.

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The [1] was one of the first mechanical computing devices.
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Acalculator
Bsmartphone
Cabacus
Dlaptop
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Common Mistakes
Confusing modern devices like calculators or smartphones with early computing tools.
2fill in blank
medium

Complete the sentence about the first programmable computer.

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The [1] machine, designed by Charles Babbage, is considered the first programmable mechanical computer.
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Aelectronic
Bdigital
Cdifference
Danalytical
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Common Mistakes
Choosing 'difference' which was an earlier simpler machine.
3fill in blank
hard

Fix the error in the statement about the first electronic computer.

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The [1] was the first electronic general-purpose computer built during World War II.
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AENIAC
BUNIVAC
CColossus
DAltair
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Common Mistakes
Confusing ENIAC with UNIVAC, which came later.
4fill in blank
hard

Fill both blanks to complete the sentence about the invention that revolutionized personal computing.

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The [1] microprocessor, introduced by [2], made personal computers affordable and popular.
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AIntel
BIBM
C4004
DApple
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Common Mistakes
Mixing up the company names or microprocessor model numbers.
5fill in blank
hard

Fill all three blanks to complete the timeline of computing milestones.

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In [1], the [2] computer was introduced by [3], marking the start of the personal computer era.
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A1977
BApple II
CApple
D1984
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Common Mistakes
Confusing the year or the company name.