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Grace Hopper

The document consists of multiple choice, true/false, and short essay questions centered around Grace Hopper's contributions to computer science and her military career. It highlights her achievements, including her role in developing COBOL and her military rank, while also prompting discussions on her impact on technology and women in STEM. The questions aim to assess knowledge and provoke thought about Hopper's legacy.

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Grace Hopper

The document consists of multiple choice, true/false, and short essay questions centered around Grace Hopper's contributions to computer science and her military career. It highlights her achievements, including her role in developing COBOL and her military rank, while also prompting discussions on her impact on technology and women in STEM. The questions aim to assess knowledge and provoke thought about Hopper's legacy.

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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Grace Hopper is best known for her contributions to which field?


a. Chemistry
b. Mathematics
c. Biology
d. Physics

2. In addition to her work as a computer programmer, what military rank did Grace Hopper
achieve?
a. Lieutenant
b. Colonel
c. Captain
d. General

3. Which college did Grace Hopper graduate from in 1928?


a. Harvard University
b. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
c. Stanford University
d. Vassar College

True/False Questions:

4. True or False: Grace Hopper played a significant role in the development of the COBOL
programming language.

5. True or False: Grace Hopper was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in computer science.

6. True or False: Grace Hopper's military service primarily focused on naval aviation and
computer technology.

Short Essay Questions:

7. Explore Grace Hopper's nickname, the "Queen of Code." How did her work in computer
programming contribute to the advancement of the field, and what lasting impact did she leave
on the world of technology?

8. Discuss Grace Hopper's military leadership and her role in integrating computer technology
into the U.S. Navy. How did her expertise shape the use of computers in the military during her
time?

9. Reflect on Grace Hopper's journey in STEM, from her graduation in 1928 to her pioneering
work as a mathematician and computer programmer. How did her experiences and
achievements pave the way for women in STEM fields?

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