Question

question 9 of 10
which two devices and their inventors helped shape the evolution of video
games?

a. cobol: grace hopper

b. xbox: bill gates and ed fries

c. pong: allan alcorn

d. eniac: john mauchly and j. presper eckert

Explanation:

• Option A: COBOL (invented by Grace Hopper) is a programming language, not a device related to video game evolution.
• Option B: The Xbox (invented by Bill Gates and Ed Fries' team) is a gaming console that helped shape video game evolution.
• Option C: Pong (created by Allan Alcorn) is an early video game that was a key device in video game evolution.
• Option D: ENIAC (invented by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert) is an early computer, not directly a video - game - shaping device.

Answer:

B. Xbox: Bill Gates and Ed Fries, C. Pong: Allan Alcorn