Exam 1: An Introduction to Computer Science

Explain the significance of the Von Neumann architecture.

In 1672, a French philosopher and mathematician designed and built one of the first mechanical calculators named the ____ that could do addition and subtraction.

The Analytic Engine was the first computing device to use the base-2 binary numbering system. _________________________

What are embedded systems?

According to Norman Gibbs' and Allen Tucker's definition of computer science, the central concept in computer science is the compiler. _________________________

FORTRAN and COBOL, the first high-level ("English-like") programming languages, appeared during the first generation of computing. _________________________

When an operation is unambiguous, we call it a primitive operation, or simply a primitive of the computing agent carrying out the algorithm.

The statement: "If the mixture is too dry, then add one-half cup of water to the bowl" is an example of a(n) iterative operation. _________________________

Charles Babbage gave up on his second ____________________ because the current technology could not support his project.

Automation of repetitive mental tasks was part of a movement known as the ____ revolution.