Question:

The Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (EDVAC) is built by:

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EDVAC and the stored-program concept are associated with John von Neumann.
Updated On: Oct 3, 2026
  • Howard A. Aiken
  • John Von Neumann
  • John Atanasoff
  • John Maulchy and J. Presper Eckert
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• We need to identify the person credited with building (designing) the EDVAC (Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:


• EDVAC was the successor of ENIAC and was the first design to use the stored-program concept.

• The stored-program architecture of EDVAC was described by John von Neumann in his 'First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC', and the machine is credited to him in the standard textbook answer.

• Howard Aiken developed the Harvard Mark I and John Atanasoff built the ABC computer, so (A) and (C) are incorrect.

• Mauchly and Eckert are known mainly for ENIAC, so as per the NTA answer key option (D) is not the intended answer.

Step 3: Final Answer:

The correct option is (B) John Von Neumann.
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