Question

question 8 of 10
why do many people consider the analytical engine to be the first computer
ever designed?

a. it was designed to contain parts that helped establish the design
principles of every modern computer today.

b. it was the first computer to successfully connect to the world
wide web when the internet was in its infancy.

c. it could perform any task that was asked of it, including data
crunching, word processing, and calculations.

d. it had a working keyboard, mouse, and monitors that displayed
black-and-white images.

Explanation:

The Analytical Engine, conceptualized by Charles Babbage, included core components (like a central processing unit, memory, and input/output systems) that became the foundational design principles for all modern computers. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: the World Wide Web and modern input/output devices (keyboard, mouse, monitor) did not exist in the era of the Analytical Engine, and it was never built to demonstrate universal task capability as described.

Answer:

A. It was designed to contain parts that helped establish the design principles of every modern computer today.