History and Evolution of Information Technology Quiz

Question 1

Which technological breakthrough in the 1960s had a major impact on the evolution of information technology?

Accepted Answer

Invention of the integrated circuit (IC)

Answer

Launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite

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Development of the first computer operating system

Question 2

Identify the computer that is NOT considered a pioneer in the first generation of computing.

Accepted Answer

IBM System/360

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ENIAC

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EDSAC

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Manchester Mark 1

Question 3

Who is widely recognized as the "Father of the Internet"?

Accepted Answer

Vint Cerf

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Bill Gates

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Steve Jobs

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Tim Berners-Lee

Question 4

What term refers to the vast network of interconnected computing devices, servers, and networks that spans the globe?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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World Wide Web

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Intranet

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Extranet

Question 5

Which of the following is widely recognized as the first general-purpose electronic computer?

Accepted Answer

ENIAC

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Apple I

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IBM PC

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Altair 8800

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with the third generation of computers?

Accepted Answer

The use of punch cards for input and output

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The use of integrated circuits

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The use of transistors as the primary processing component

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The use of high-level programming languages

Question 7

What was the primary function of mainframe computers in the early days of computing?

Accepted Answer

Data storage, processing, and management for large organizations

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Personal use and entertainment

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Scientific research and calculations

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Networking and communication

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network?

Accepted Answer

To protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats

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To enhance network performance and speed

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To detect and remove viruses and malware

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To provide secure remote access to the network

Question 9

Which mechanical device is considered the first computer?

Accepted Answer

Babbage Analytical Engine

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Altair 8800

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IBM System/360

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Apple Macintosh

Question 10

What was the primary purpose of early mainframe computers?

Accepted Answer

Scientific calculations and data processing

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Word processing

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Web browsing

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Gaming

Question 11

Which innovation marked the shift from analog to digital computing?

Accepted Answer

Transistors

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Vacuum tubes

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Integrated circuits

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Magnetic tape

Question 12

Which personal computer was the first to gain widespread commercial success?

Accepted Answer

Apple II

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Altair 8800

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IBM PC

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Commodore 64

Question 13

What was the primary objective of the ENIAC computer project?

Accepted Answer

To perform complex artillery calculations for the US Army

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To process business transactions

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To play video games

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To browse the internet

Question 14

Who is widely recognized as the father of computer science?

Accepted Answer

Alan Turing

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Charles Babbage

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Ada Lovelace

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Bill Gates

Question 15

What is the defining characteristic of the binary number system?

Accepted Answer

It uses only the digits 1 and 0

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It uses all 10 digits (0-9)

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It uses 16 digits (0-F)

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It uses 32 digits (0-31)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word

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Java

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Python

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C++

Question 17

Who are credited with the invention of the transistor, a fundamental building block of modern electronics?

Accepted Answer

John Bardeen, William Shockley, and Walter Brattain

Answer

Alan Turing

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Charles Babbage

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a recognized generation in the historical classification of computer architecture?

Accepted Answer

Generation Z

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Generation I

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Generation V

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Generation III

Question 19

What was the primary purpose of the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), a precursor to the internet?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate research and military communication, enabling resource sharing and collaboration

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To provide entertainment

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To access the internet

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To connect businesses

Question 20

Who is widely recognized as the inventor of the World Wide Web, a system for accessing and navigating information on the internet?

Accepted Answer

Tim Berners-Lee

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Bill Gates

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Vinton Cerf

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Steve Jobs

Question 21

Which concept describes the trend of miniaturization in electronic components, leading to increased computing power?

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law

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Metcalfe's Law

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Zipf's Law

Question 22

Which of the following is a major trend shaping the future of IT, involving the delivery of computing resources and services over the internet?

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing

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Client-server computing

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Mainframe computing

Question 23

Which ethical principle requires organizations to disclose and be transparent about their collection and use of personal data?

Accepted Answer

Data transparency

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Data privacy

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Data security

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Data integrity