Question

Which is a TRUE statement about computer use during the 1980's? A) During the 1980's, home computers became readily available and affordable and they revolutionized many aspects of home and family life. B) During the 1980's, home computer systems were so expensive that only the wealthiest Americans could afford them. C) Home computers had not been introduced yet; computers were only used in the workplace during the 1980's. D) Home computers were not on the market yet; Americans who used computers had to build their own systems.

Answer 1

I believe the answer to this is A) During the 1980's, home computers became readily available and affordable and they revolutionized many aspects of home and family life.

Answer 2

Choice A will be the correct answer because during this decade home computers became more affordable and ready available for the general public to use. in terms, they not only changed but revolutionized many aspects of home and family life.

Now the public was able to experience first hand the technological wonders of these futuristic looking devises in the comfort of their homes. Also important was the fact that the home computer changed the way people thought about computers. Many companies had computers in the work place but they were very big and many people never actually saw a computer, because they were kept in separate rooms due to their size.

Finally, people could use the home computers to organized their finances and play different games, and they could enjoy and create graphics. Later, the internet was developed and all computers around the world could be linked. The rest is history.