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Trivia Questions

Who is considered the 'father of information theory' for his seminal work 'A Mathematical Theory of Communication'?

What material is the primary semiconductor used in the vast majority of microchips today?

What is the process called when an analog signal, like sound waves, is converted into a digital signal that computers can store and process?

What is the name for a self-replicating computer program designed to spread to other computers and often interfere with their operations?

Who is recognized as the world's first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?

What algorithm, developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, formed the basis of Google's initial success in ranking web pages?

What is the name of the first commercially available microprocessor, released by Intel in 1971?

What principle, observed by Gordon Moore, states that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years?

What is the common name for the phenomenon where an artificial intelligence system or robot begins to learn and adapt its behavior without explicit human programming, potentially leading to unintended outcomes?

Which specific technology is often described as a decentralized, distributed ledger that stores transactional data securely across a network of computers?