Details Title: BrainPop History of Computers Description: Vocabulary Words Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 09/15/2008 07:19:40		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Computer Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term computer Definition a machine that stores & processes information & can be programmed to carry out instructions. Term {image:43905|center}  Babbage Definition a major pioneer in the science of computers; he invented the data punch cards that were used through the 1970s. Term {image:43913|center}  Z3 Definition first programmable computer NOT tied to a specific function, such as weaving or counting Term {image:43909|center}  Mark I Definition 1944, Harvard Univ. & IMB created a giant calculator that could perform almost any mathematical equation. Weighed 5 tons. Term {image:43907|center}  ENIAC Definition bigger than Mark I, could perform over 5,000 operations per second. Used to make the hydrogen bomb. Term {image:43912|center} integrated circuits Definition Miniature electronics devices invented in 1959 Term {image:43911|center}  transistors Definition switches that control the flow of electricity Term {image:43910|center}  microprocessor Definition a silicon chip that could hold thousands of transistors and other electrical parts. Term {image:43906|center}  Apple II Definition 1977, first popular home computer