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History of Computing: COBOL
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COBOL History Questions
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Who was a prominent figure in the creation and influence of COBOL?
Grace Murray Hopper
Charles Ranlett Flint
Dennis Ritchie
James Gosling
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What was COBOL extremely useful for?
Software Development
Computer Hardware Development
Government and Business Data Processing
Application Development
3
In 1962, what company announced that COBOL will be the primary language for development?
IBM
Microsoft
Sony
General Electric
4
What does COBOL stand for?
COding Based Organized Language
Computer Organization Basic Ops Language
COmmon Business Oriented Language
COmmon Business Organized Language
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COBOL uses English words and phrases.
True
False
6
Which of these is NOT part of the events in Hopper's life?
Involved in the creation of the first electromechanical computer
Created the first programming language
Enlisted in the military after start of WW2
Graduated Vassar College
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What is the name of the technology that the lady in the picture is using?
COBOL Generator
Computer Miner
Consortium
Graphics Card
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What is COBOL still in use for today?
Applications
Scientific Development
Banking Transactions
Computer Programming
9
COBOL was the first object-oriented language.
True
False
10
What are some examples of what COBOL helps run (multiple answer)?
Payroll Programs
Manage Hotel Booking
Booking Airline Tickets
App Development
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COBOL could run successfully on computers built by different manufacturers.
False
True
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When was COBOL devised?
1959
1969
1960
1950
