Who is historical acknowledged as the world’s first computer programmer for writing an algorithm for Babbage’s engine?
AMargaret Hamilton
BGrace Hopper
CJoan Clarke
DAda Lovelace
Explanation
Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was an English mathematician who worked with Charles Babbage. In 1843, she published an algorithm intended for execution on Babbage’s Analytical Engine to calculate Bernoulli numbers, making her the world’s first computer programmer.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Computer Fundamentals, Networking & Cybersecurity
- Subtopic: Hardware, MS Office, Protocols, Operating Systems & AI
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