Computer History Quiz
1 / 15From room-sized mainframes to pocket-sized smartphones, test your recall of computer history milestones.
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What was the name of IBM's first personal computer, released in 1981?
About Computer History Quiz
Computer History Quiz is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. From room-sized mainframes to pocket-sized smartphones, test your recall of computer history milestones. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What was the name of IBM's first personal computer, released in 1981?
Answer: IBM PC
2. What programming language, developed in the 1950s, was one of the first high-level languages?
Answer: FORTRAN
3. What does 'RAM' stand for in computing?
Answer: Random Access Memory
4. Which company created the first commercially successful mouse-driven computer with a graphical interface?
Answer: Apple
5. What year was the Internet's predecessor, ARPANET, first connected?
Answer: 1969
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Computer History Quiz?
Computer History Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Computer History Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Computer History Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Computer History Quiz take?
Most players finish Computer History Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Computer History Quiz?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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