MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Detailed explanation-1: -Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French inventor from a weaving family, invented the Jacquard loom which kickstarted the automation of the weaving industry. The Jacquard loom used programmable cards and went on to influence Charles Babbages work so the loom is considered an important step towards modern computing.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Jacquard loom is often considered a predecessor to modern computing because its interchangeable punch cards inspired the design of early computers.

Detailed explanation-3: -It enabled looms to produce fabrics having intricate woven patterns such as tapestry, brocade, and damask, and it has also been adapted to the production of patterned knitted fabrics. The Jacquard system was developed in 1804–05 by Joseph-Marie Jacquard of France, and it soon spread elsewhere.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of Jacquard Loom: Double lift double cylinder jacquard (DLDC) Electronic Jacquard. Open shed jacquard. Semi-open shed jacquard.

Detailed explanation-5: -1752: Joseph Marie Jacquard is born in Lyon, France. The weaver and inventor would create the first programmable power loom, revolutionize the weaving industry and lay the foundation for modern data computation.