Data with a purpose (given a meaning).

Determine a similarity between open access and open source.

They are publicly accessible, and can be modified and distributed by anyone

Gathering input from a general public.

Why is algorithmic bias unfair?

It's unethical, and appears discriminatory towards a group of people.

The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

The routes that digital packets travel through.

What is lossy data compression?

Reducing the file size with disregard for unnecessary details.

How is the speedup of a parallel solution calculated?

Time taken by sequential solution (divided by) time taken by parallel.

What is the iterative development process?

Repeatedly working on chunks of code, each piece contributing to the whole.

Can a decision problem be solved with the computer producing a yes-no output?

Yes, it may be solved using the yes-no system for receiving desried output.

A model or representation of something in real life.

Program outputs are...

How the machine responds to the human's interactions with it.

The numerical position of a certain item within a list of elements.

Conditionals and "if" statements help to determine...

Whether a code should be executed based on its conditions.

What is linear or sequential search?

Method for finding items in a list, searching one by one.

Is a computer virus a type of malware?

Yes, it can spread/infect other computers and applications.

What is binary search? (Select all that apply!)

Starts from the middle element, works its way from there., Requires the elements to be sorted beforehand.

The digital divide applies to... (Select all that apply!)

Elderly citizens., People from rural towns., People impacted socioeconomically., Less educated individuals.

What is phishing? Select all that apply!

Users could be tricked into revealing personal information about themselves, Threatful cyberattacks.

What is procedural abstraction?

Allowing you to name a block in your procedure and call it whenever needed.

Your friend is new to Python programming. He asks what a string is. What would you tell him?

"Strings are a sequence of characters, used to represent text"

What is a bit? (Select ALL that apply!)

Represented in binary., Represent the smallest unit of digital information., 0s and 1s.

What are lists responsible for?

Storing data, acting as fundamental data structures.

The World Wide Web (WWW) is...

Interconnected system of web pages and documents accessed over the internet

A repeating portion of an algorithm.

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1
What is information?
All of the above.
Data created purely just to increase time and efficiency of a certain task.
Data with a purpose (given a meaning).
Data without a purpose.
2
A computing device is a group of one or more programs working together for a common purpose. True or false?
False
True
3
Distributed computing involves breaking down a problem into smaller pieces. True or false?
False
True
4
When a computer is fault-tolerant, it does NOT hold the ability to maintain functionality despite errors. True or false?
False
True
5
What symbol represents the modulus operator in Python programming?
(/)
(\)
(~)
(%)
6
Determine a similarity between open access and open source.
No one can modify them.
They both require a CC license for access.
They are publicly accessible, and can be modified and distributed by anyone
They are not subject to change.
7
Crowdsourcing is...
The process of gathering information from reliable sources.
Gathering input from a general public.
All of the above.
Entertaining a crowd or a group of people.
8
A fake website trying to trick a user into revealing their username and password is example of phishing. True or false?
False
True
9
Why is algorithmic bias unfair?
Algorithmic bias could physically harm someone.
AI appears to be over-advanced.
It's mainly focused on ethics without regard for any other aspects.
It's unethical, and appears discriminatory towards a group of people.
10
What is encryption?
A specific case of an abstract problem.
The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.
The method for finding items in a list.
The process of decoding data back into its original plaintext.
11
What is a path?
The routes that digital packets travel through.
A hiking trail.
The rate at which downloads and uploads occur on a recent application.
A walk on the beach.
12
"API" stands for Application Program Interface. True or false?
False
True
13
What is lossy data compression?
Can be restored back to its original form.
None of the above.
Not reducing file size at all.
Reducing the file size with disregard for unnecessary details.
14
The exact value of a fraction cannot be represented in a finite number of decimal places; hence, it is a round-off error
False
True
15
A computing system is a physical artifact that is capable of running a program. True or false?
True
False
16
How is the speedup of a parallel solution calculated?
Time taken by sequential solution (subtracted by) time taken by parallel.
Time taken by parallel (divided by) time taken by sequential solution.
Time taken by sequential solution (divided by) time taken by parallel.
Time taken by sequential solution (multiplied by) time taken by parallel.
17
What is the iterative development process?
When small chunks of code are gradually added to the whole.
Repeatedly working on chunks of code, each piece contributing to the whole.
All of the above.
None of the above.
18
Can a decision problem be solved with the computer producing a yes-no output?
No, it is only subject to numerical outputs.
Yes, it produces all formats of output.
No, it does not produce any output.
Yes, it may be solved using the yes-no system for receiving desried output.
19
Redundancy and fault tolerance are important during routing; they provide backup paths in case of error. True or false?
True
False
20
Decryption is the process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access. True or False?
True
False
21
Iteration allows a piece of code to be repeated multiple times. True or false?
False
True
22
A problem is a task or a challenge that can always be solved by a computer. True or false?
True
False
23
Define a simulation.
Are 100% accurate- they can be fully trusted.
A model or representation of something in real life.
Your video game simulator
A device.
24
Program outputs are...
How interaction is minimized between a machine and a human.
How interaction is maximized between a machine and a human.
How a human interacts with a machine.
How the machine responds to the human's interactions with it.
25
Abstraction is when irrelevant details are added to a program to add an extra layer of security. True or false?
True
False
26
Describe an index.
The numerical position of a certain item within a list of elements.
The position where the middle element in a list is at.
The alphabetical position of a certain item within a list of elements.
Where the list begins and ends.
27
A bit is part of a byte. True or false?
True
False
28
Conditionals and "if" statements help to determine...
Whether a code should be executed based on its conditions.
If a piece of code should be replaced using a more effective method.
If a piece of code should be deleted.
If a piece of code should be appended.
29
A program documentation includes the description of program procedures. True or false?
True
False
30
Elements are the data set within a list. True or false?
True
False
31
What is linear or sequential search?
Method for finding items in a list, which requires the elements sorted.
Method for finding items in a list, starting from the middle one.
Method for finding items in a list, without data compression.
Method for finding items in a list, searching one by one.
32
A byte consists of 4 bits. True or false?
False
True
33
Which number system is base 10 using the numerical values, 0-9?
Decimal Number System.
Binary Number System.
Alternative Number System.
Hexadecimal Number System.
34
Procedures are not obligated to perform a specific set of instructions. True or false?
True
False
35
What does "WWW" stand for?
Wide Wireless Window
Why do Waffles Win
WAN Wireless Window
World Wide Web
36
Is a computer virus a type of malware?
Yes, it can spread/infect other computers and applications.
No, it can't infect other applications.
No, it can't spread/infect other computers.
Yes, it's beneficial to its connected devices.
37
What is binary search? (Select all that apply!)
Starts from the middle element, works its way from there.
Requires data compression.
The method for finding items in a list one by one.
Requires the elements to be sorted beforehand.
38
Paired programming is a single set of instructions designed to tell a computer a task to complete. True or false?
False
True
39
The digital divide applies to... (Select all that apply!)
Elderly citizens.
People from rural towns.
People impacted socioeconomically.
Less educated individuals.
40
What is phishing? Select all that apply!
None of the above.
Users could be tricked into revealing personal information about themselves
Getting rid of bugs on a software.
Threatful cyberattacks.
41
What is procedural abstraction?
Allowing you to compress data.
Allowing many documents to be open-sourced.
Adding unnecessary details to your code.
Allowing you to name a block in your procedure and call it whenever needed.
42
Your friend is new to Python programming. He asks what a string is. What would you tell him?
"Strings are displayed errors"
"Strings are awesome!"
"A string is just a sequence of numbers used in mathematical operations"
"Strings are a sequence of characters, used to represent text"
43
Cleaning data involves identifying and correcting errors/inconsistencies. True or false?
True
False
44
What is a bit? (Select ALL that apply!)
Represented in binary.
Hexadecimal numerical system.
Represent the smallest unit of digital information.
0s and 1s.
45
The digital divide may be reduced by providing internet access to rural towns. True or false?
True
False
46
Data compression occurs when shared or stored data (file size) is reduced. True or false?
False
True
47
What are lists responsible for?
Storing data, acting as fundamental data structures.
Ensuring that there is an extra layer of security for all users.
Checking off every performed procedure within a program.
Deleting the unnecessary details within a program.
48
Variables are just names that store values. True or false?
False
True
49
The World Wide Web (WWW) is...
Only available for access to the elite populations.
Interconnected system of web pages and documents accessed over the internet
Only images.
Not crowdsourced.
50
What is iteration?
The end result of an abstraction.
A repeating portion of an algorithm.
When a set of data is not successfully compressed.
A sequence that heavily relies on crowdsourcing.
51
Bandwidth is the minimum rate of data across a network connection. True or false?
False
True
52
What is multi-factor authentication? (Select ALL that apply!)
Verification that threatens your safety.
Really verifying that it's you during sign-in through more than one step.
Examples include asking for your password, and then your DOB.
Examples include phishing and cyberattacks.
53
What is citizen science?
A scale used to determine how a government treats its citizens.
When the general public participates in scientific research.
When a group of scientists perform social experiments on a group of people.
When the population of a region is surveyed and analyzed.
54
Why are optimization problems important?
They provide the best solution out of all possible ones.
They are not subject to change.
They have a good data compression technique.
They make running a procedure lengthy and add irrelevant details.
55
Define an event.
None of the above.
An action that a program can respond to.
Limitations of a program.
All of the above.
56
Define a rogue access point.
All of the above.
Getting the network owner's permission before installing an access point.
None of the above.
An access point installed without the network owner's permission.
57
What is lossless data compression?
Cannot be restored back to its original form.
Losing all your data.
Reducing file size without losing any data.
None of the above.
58
Scalability is the ability of a system to adjust in size to meet new demands. True or false?
True
False
59
What is a sampling technique?
When lots of people get sampled.
When binary numbers are converted to numerical (decimal) based data.
When numerical data is converted into letter-based.
When analog data is converted into a digital representation.
60
What is string concatenation responsible for?
Locating a specific element in a string using sequential/linear search.
Binding two or more strings to create a new, joined string.
Locating a specific element in a string using binary search.
Abstracting details from a string which are extraneous and irrelevant.
61
A parameter is a(n)...
Value passed into a function once it's called.
Arithmetic operator.
The function itself.
Placeholder for values that will be called into the function/procedure.
62
Code segments are a sections of a computer program containing a set of instructions meant to be executed. True or false?
True
False
63
Phishing and other malicious intentions are not considered cyberattacks. True or false?
True
False
64
An argument is a(n)...
The function itself.
Arithmetic operator.
Value passed into a function once it's called.
Placeholder for values that will be called into the function/procedure.
65
Few examples of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) include your full name, home address, DOB, etc. True or false?
False
True
66
A Creative Commons (CC) license allows users to freely distribute work that is not their own. True or false?
False
True
67
Multifactor authentication is nothing but a(n)...
A protocol.
Multi-step security enhancement.
68
Efficiency is not an imperative aspect for maintaining decent time and accuracy. True or false?
False
True
69
An algorithm relies heavily on sequencing. True or false?
True
False
70
What is API responsible for? (Select ALL that apply!)
API is used in many, many applications.
It's efficient.
Allowing software to communicate and exchange data.
It may allow a mobile device to communicate with a weather database server.
71
What is the difference between open source and open access?
Open source is publicly viewable code; open access is a policy.
None of the above.
Open source is a policy; Open access is a publicly viewable code.
All of the above.
72
The instance of a problem is not a specific case of an abstract problem. True or false?
False
True
73
Comments are not responsible for giving credit to other programmers, or explaining a portion of code. True or false?
True
False
74
(Select ALL that apply), what does the behavior of a program influence?
What the user inputs.
How a program functions during execution.
The time the user takes for input.
Who contributed to the sourcing of the program.
75
What is the incremental development process?
Repeatedly working on chunks of code, each piece contributing to the whole.
When small chunks of code are gradually added to the whole.
None of the above.
All of the above.
76
Metadata is simply "data about data". True or false?
False
True
77
Why is having a strong password important? Select all that apply!
Strong passwords maximize phishing risks.
Having a strong password ensures security.
Easier for you to guess, harder for others.
Strong passwords 100% guarantee safety.
78
A heuristic simply refers to an educated guess, rather than precise measures. True or false?
False
True
79
A protocol is a set of rules that regulate communication between computers on a network. True or false?
False
True
80
Define an integer overflow.
All of the above.
When the result of integer operation does not fit within allocated space.
None of the above.
When errors in producing accurate numerical outputs occur.
81
HTTP is a client-server application layer protocol. True or false?
True
False
82
A program ONLY works when two students collaborate to execute it. True or false?
False
True
83
Data streams are the continuous flow of data over time. True or false?
False
True
84
Select the appropriate names of the programming errors that correctly correspond with their descriptions!
In a run-time error, the error is displayed during the running of the code.
A syntax error occurs when a code goes against a language's grammar rules.
A logic error causes a program to produce incorrect results.
Overflow errors could lead to data loss and corruption.
85
Describe a computing innovation (Select ALL that apply)!
Robots that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the only examples.
It's just your cell phone.
A few examples include data mining and the internet.
An innovation that includes computer as integral part of its functionality.
86
What is a number base?
A heuristic.
The order in which data compression occurs.
Alphabetical order.
The number of unique digits (including 0) to represent numbers.
87
What is a partial list traversal?
Accessing a full set of elements in a list.
Accessing a list only under certain conditions.
Not being able to access a list.
Accessing only a portion of elements in a list.
88
A boolean value can evaluate to...
True!
False!
Both!
89
Determine an example of nested conditional statements...
A boolean expression.
The occurrence of phishing using unreliable data sources.
An "if else" statment placed inside of another "if else" statement.
None of the above.
90
What is modularity?
All of the above.
Combined processes that increase efficiency of a running program.
Separation of a program into independent modules, allowing functionality.
A process in Python programming that finds the remainder of a quotient.
91
Program inputs are...
How interaction is minimized between a machine and a human.
How interaction is maximized between a machine and a human.
How a human interacts with a machine.
How the machine responds to the human's interactions with it.
92
Which number system is base 2 using the numerical values, 0 and 1?
Hexadecimal Number System.
Decimal Number System.
Binary Number System.
Alternative Number System.
93
Selection determines which parts of an algorithm are executed based on a condition being true or false. True or false?
False
True
94
Analog data is information that uses discrete steps. True or false?
False
True
95
What is sequential computing?
Completing tasks by breaking them into smaller chunks.
Completing tasks one at a time.
Completing tasks within a specified given time.
Completing tasks simultaneously.
96
An undecidable problem is always capable of providing a yes-no answer. True or false?
True
False
97
Does data abstraction remove all unnecessary details from a set of data?
Yes, it complicates the process of data mining for programmers.
No, it displays repeating portions of an algorithm, running ineffectively.
No, it involves lossless compression.
Yes, it simplifies the data structure.
98
A substring represents only a portion of a selected string. True or false?
False
True
99
The term keylogging mainly refers to...
Keystrokes.
Typing.
Ensuring an extra layer of protection against cyberattacks.
Logging in.
100
Packets use...
Routing.
None of the above.
Phishing attacks.
Data Mining.

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