Question

____________ was designed to tabulate the 1890 census and used cards with designated areas representing data fields.

Answer 1

Hollerith tabulating machine

Explanation:

The Hollerith tabulating machine was invented by Herman Hollerith in other to assist in the data processing of the United States 1890 election. This machine was used to read and summarize the information stored on punchcards. This machine paved the way for the development of enhanced models which were employed for accounting and some other aspects related to business management.