While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: The first computer, the ENIAC, was built in the 1940s and filled an entire room. Over time, technological advancements led to smaller and more powerful computers. The invention of the microprocessor in the 1970s was a major breakthrough that enabled the development of personal computers. Today, most people carry a powerful computer in their pocket in the form of a smartphone. Despite their small size, modern smartphones have computing power that vastly exceeds that of early computers.27Mark for ReviewABCThe student wants to highlight the dramatic evolution of computer technology and note the extent of this transformation. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish these goals?AThe invention of the microprocessor led to the development of personal computers, a major step in the evolution of computer technology.BFrom room-sized machines to pocket-sized smartphones, the evolution of computer technology has led to smaller, more powerful devices.CThe first computer was the ENIAC, and today, smartphones are the prevalent form of computing.DDespite their small size, modern smartphones have huge computing power, demonstrating the rapid evolution of computer technology.
Question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: The first computer, the ENIAC, was built in the 1940s and filled an entire room. Over time, technological advancements led to smaller and more powerful computers. The invention of the microprocessor in the 1970s was a major breakthrough that enabled the development of personal computers. Today, most people carry a powerful computer in their pocket in the form of a smartphone. Despite their small size, modern smartphones have computing power that vastly exceeds that of early computers.27Mark for ReviewABCThe student wants to highlight the dramatic evolution of computer technology and note the extent of this transformation. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish these goals?AThe invention of the microprocessor led to the development of personal computers, a major step in the evolution of computer technology.BFrom room-sized machines to pocket-sized smartphones, the evolution of computer technology has led to smaller, more powerful devices.CThe first computer was the ENIAC, and today, smartphones are the prevalent form of computing.DDespite their small size, modern smartphones have huge computing power, demonstrating the rapid evolution of computer technology.
Solution
The choice that most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to highlight the dramatic evolution of computer technology and note the extent of this transformation is B: "From room-sized machines to pocket-sized smartphones, the evolution of computer technology has led to smaller, more powerful devices." This choice not only mentions the first computer and the current state of computer technology (smartphones), but also emphasizes the dramatic change in size and power.
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