Complete Question:
The first electric, general-purpose computer, ENIAC, was programmed by?
Group of answer choices.
A. Calculating algorithms on paper.
B. Entering code directly into the computer.
C. Flipping switches by hand.
D. Using MS-DOS as the operating system.
Answer:
C. Flipping switches by hand.
Explanation:
The first electric, general-purpose computer, ENIAC, was programmed by flipping switches by hand.
ENIAC is an acronym for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, it was developed in 1945 by John Mauchly and J. Presber Eckert. ENIAC was used for solving numerical problems or calculation-related tasks by the process of reprogramming.
In order to give the ENIAC a series of machine instructions to follow in the execution of a task, the programmers had to undergo the cumbersome procedure of connecting, removing, reconnecting cables and flipping switches by hand because data couldn't be stored in memory.
