Alan Turing and the Codebreaking Machine — Questions and answers

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Who welcomed Rafael and introduced himself in the room with complex machinery?

Choices

  1. A. Plato
  2. B. Oscar
  3. C. Alan Turing ✓
  4. D. The new recruit

Answer: C. Alan Turing

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What was the name of the machine Turing pointed to, which helped decipher messages?

Choices

  1. A. The Enigma machine
  2. B. The German encryptor
  3. C. The Bombe ✓
  4. D. The Allies' resource saver

Answer: C. The Bombe

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What was one problem encountered when building the Bombe machine?

Choices

  1. A. The motors were too strong.
  2. B. The original drum was too heavy. ✓
  3. C. It used too much water.
  4. D. They couldn't find the correct wires.

Answer: B. The original drum was too heavy.

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