Technology of the different ages II - JSS1 Computer Sudies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
During which age did computing become an integral part of daily life, transforming the way we gather, process, and share information?
Industrial Age
Electric Age
Information Age
Medieval Age
What electromechanical device, used in the 1890 United States Census, significantly reduced the time and effort required for tabulation?
Punch Card Machine
Abacus
Cash Register
Tabulating Machine
Which notable counting device from the Industrial Age employed cards with punched holes to represent data or numeric values?
Abacus
Punch Card Machine
Cash Register
Mechanical Calculator
In the Medieval Age, what was a prevalent counting device made of wood and notched or carved to represent numerical values?
Tally Sticks
Abacus
Punch Card Machine
Mechanical Calculator
What did the cash register, patented in the late 19th century, provide for businesses in the Industrial Age?
A systematic way to record sales
Mechanical counters for calculations
Punched holes to represent data
A versatile tool for counting
Which era saw the emergence of the abacus and tally sticks as notable counting devices?
Electric Age
Industrial Age
Information Age
Medieval Age
In the Electric Age, what device employed punched cards to record and process data for the 1890 United States Census?
Cash Register
Abacus
Mechanical Calculator
Tabulating Machine
What marked a significant milestone in the Information Age, bringing computing power to individuals and small businesses?
Punch Card Machine
Personal Computer
Electronic Calculator
Mechanical Calculator
During which age did counting become crucial as industries expanded, and efficient management of resources and transactions became paramount?
Electric Age
Industrial Age
Information Age
Medieval Age
What electromechanical device used punched cards and played a crucial role in automating large-scale calculations during the Electric Age?
Abacus
Mechanical Calculator
Punch Card Machine
Tabulating Machine