Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

What is computer science

Answer 1

Computer science is the study of using computers to solve problems

Question 2

which of these are most likely to NOT computing systems
A. Cell phones
B. Newer TV’s
C. Books
D. Kindle

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is a program and why do computers need programs

Answer 3

A program is a set of instructions that has been coded into a language that a computer can understand without programs computers wouldn’t understand what we want them to do

Question 4

Computer science is Not
A. Studying interesting questions like how to make deliveries faster using an Algorithm
B building a computing system as a solution to a problem
C. Playing computer games
D. Understanding how a new computer technology could negatively impact people

Answer 4

C

Question 5

What is a computing system provide examples of computing systems

Answer 5

Computing systems are one or more computing devices they include laptops tablets and other devices that run by programs

Question 6

Computer scientists have created systems that help farmers produce more food for society this advancement most closely represents Wich of the five concept areas of computer science

Answer 6

Impacts of computing while each of the five concept areas of c imputed science are used to develop better tools for farmers the emphasis on how it benefits society makes this an example of impacts of computing

Question 7

What is the difference between a consumer and a creator

Answer 7

Consumers only use programs or content creator’s make the content that consumers use

Question 8

What is a group of connected computers called

Answer 8

A. Network or computer network

Question 9

Reviewing a collection of student scores from an exam to understand how well the class did is an example of which concept area of computer science

Answer 9

Data and Analysis

Question 10

Explain what an Algorithm is

Answer 10

An algorithm is a list of instructions on how to do something