WAEC Financial Accounting 2011 Question 31

Question 31

Information Technology in Accounting

The first calculating machine in data processing was

  1. A.Abacus
  2. B.Pascal
  3. C.Punched cards
  4. D.Digital
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Abacus)

Explanation

The abacus, a frame of beads, was the earliest calculating device.