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Apple II
The Apple II transformed personal computing from a niche hobby into a household necessity
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What was a key factor that made the Apple II series revolutionary in the personal computer market?
Its user-friendly design combined with powerful features made computing accessible to everyday users.
It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface like modern PCs.
It was designed exclusively for corporate and scientific use, not for home users.
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Plugboard
Physical patch cords once programmed the world’s earliest computers and secret codes
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How did the plugboard enhance the functionality of early computing and cipher machines?
By storing digital software programs internally for automatic execution
By replacing the need for any manual intervention in machine operation
By allowing operators to reconfigure electrical circuits quickly, enabling multiple applications on the same machine
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Commodore PET
How a single-box design ignited fierce competition in early personal computing
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What was a key design feature of the Commodore PET that set it apart from many early personal computers?
It was the first computer to feature a color display.
It combined the processor, monitor, keyboard, and storage into a single all-in-one unit.
It required users to purchase and install separate software before use.
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Friden Flexowriter 2201
A typewriter that sparked debate by bridging human typing and computer automation
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What was a key trade-off involved in the use of the Friden Flexowriter 2201 in offices?
It was only capable of manual typing and could not connect to computers
Balancing increased automation and efficiency against concerns about job displacement and machine reliability
It completely replaced all human typists immediately upon introduction
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Physicist from London with special interest in Quantum Mechanics
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TV Typewriter
The TV Typewriter transformed ordinary televisions into affordable computer displays, igniting the personal computing movement.
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What was the main impact of the TV Typewriter on early computer users?
It introduced color graphics to home computers for the first time.
It was the first device to connect computers to the internet.
It made computer terminals affordable and accessible by using standard televisions as displays.
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Apple II Microcomputer
The Apple II's open design empowered users to create software and hardware expansions, fueling early personal computing innovation.
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What was a key factor that set the Apple II apart from many of its competitors in the late 1970s?
It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface.
Its open architecture allowed users to expand and customize the system.
It was designed exclusively for business use and not for personal or educational purposes.
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Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 remains the best-selling single computer model in history, blending power and affordability.
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What was a key factor in the Commodore 64 becoming the best-selling desktop computer model of all time?
Its exclusive use in government and military applications.
It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface (GUI).
Its combination of advanced graphics and sound hardware with an affordable price.
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The Commodore PET pioneered the all-in-one personal computer design with built-in BASIC and monitor
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The Commodore PET pioneered the all-in-one personal computer design with built-in BASIC and monitor The Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) is a line of personal computers produced by Commodore International, first introduced in 1977. It...
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Don Lancaster
Don Lancaster's pioneering work helped shape the early personal computing revolution with accessible technical guides
31 Jan 2026
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What was one of Don Lancaster's main contributions to the microcomputer community?
Developing the first commercially successful microprocessor chip
Creating the first graphical user interface for personal computers
Authoring accessible technical books and articles that helped hobbyists build microcomputer systems
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KIM-1 Single-Board Computer
KIM-1 revolutionized early personal computing with its affordable, expandable 6502-based design
27 Jan 2026
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What feature of the KIM-1 made it particularly accessible and popular among early computer hobbyists?
Its use of a graphical user interface
Its built-in internet connectivity
Its low price and easy-access expandability
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IBM Personal Computer 5150
The IBM PC 5150 set the standard for personal computers and shaped the industry for decades
27 Jan 2026
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What was a key factor in the IBM PC 5150 becoming the de facto standard for personal computers?
Its open architecture allowed third-party hardware and software compatibility.
It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface.
It was the cheapest personal computer available at the time.
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UNIVAC I
UNIVAC I ushered in the era of commercial computing with groundbreaking efficiency
30 Oct 2025
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What was the significance of UNIVAC I in the history of computing?
It was the first computer designed for business and administrative use.
It was the first computer to use a graphical user interface.
It was the first portable computer for personal use.
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