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WAEC Data Processing 2023 Question 2

Question 2

History of Computers

The Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine were invented by

  1. A.Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage.
  2. B.Blaise Pascal.
  3. C.Charles Babbage.
  4. D.Blaise Pascal and Ada Lovelace.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Charles Babbage.)

Explanation

Charles Babbage designed both engines; Ada Lovelace wrote programs for the Analytical Engine but did not invent it.