Question 15 - Reading and Writing Practice Test for the SAT Exam

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

  • Ada Lovelace was a 19th-century mathematician known for her work on Charles Babbage’s early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.

  • Lovelace was born in 1815 in London and is often considered the first computer programmer.

  • In 1843, Lovelace published an algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine, making her a pioneer in computer science.

  • Lovelace’s work was recognized posthumously, with the international Ada Lovelace Day celebrated to honor women in STEM.

The student aims to create a concise introduction highlighting Ada Lovelace’s importance in computer science. Which statement best utilizes pertinent information from the notes to achieve this objective?

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