Who proposed a design of stored program computer?
Correct answer: A. on Neumann
- A. on Neumann
- B. Blaise Pascal
- C. Babbage
- D. JacK libby
Explanation
John von Neumann is credited with proposing the design of the stored-program computer in the late 1940s. This design is the foundation for modern computers. In his design, programs are stored in memory alongside data, allowing for greater flexibility and ease of use.
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