History of Computers Quiz - CBSE Class 9 ICT

Free practice quiz: History of Computers (CBSE Class 9 ICT). 16 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 ICT practice quiz has 16 multiple-choice questions on History of Computers, and 16 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is considered the first mechanical computer?

   1. Analytical Engine
   2. Enigma Machine
   3. UNIVAC
   4. Colossus
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   Answer: A. Analytical Engine

   The Analytical Engine, designed by Charles Babbage in the 1830s, is considered the first mechanical computer as it was designed to perform any calculation.

2. When was the first microprocessor invented?

   1. 1968
   2. 1971
   3. 1980
   4. 1965
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   Answer: B. 1971

   The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was introduced in 1971, marking a significant advancement in computer technology.

3. Who developed the concept of the stored-program computer?

   1. John von Neumann
   2. Alan Turing
   3. Charles Babbage
   4. James Gosling
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   Answer: A. John von Neumann

   John von Neumann developed the concept of the stored-program computer, which is a foundational concept in computer architecture.

4. Which of the following is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming?

   1. Encapsulation
   2. Decryption
   3. Compilation
   4. Debugging
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   Answer: A. Encapsulation

   Encapsulation is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that restricts access to certain components of an object.

5. Which innovation allowed for the rapid development of computers in the 1980s?

   1. Microprocessors
   2. Magnetic tape
   3. Transistor radio
   4. Mainframe computers
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   Answer: A. Microprocessors

   The invention of microprocessors allowed for rapid and efficient upgrades in computer development, leading to the proliferation of personal computers.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Who is known as the 'Father of Computers'?
2. What was the first programmable computer?
3. Which computer generation is characterized by the use of integrated circuits?
4. What technology is used in fourth-generation computers?
5. What is the significance of the Internet being invented?
6. What does GUI stand for in computer terms?
7. Which computer company was founded by Bill Gates?
8. What was the primary purpose of the ARPANET?
9. What does the term 'cloud computing' refer to?
10. What are quantum computers primarily based on?
11. Which programming paradigm is based on the concept of objects?

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