Fundamentals of Computing - Unit 1 Test Review

"Machine language," 1s and 0s, or the type of data that the processor understands is also known as what?

• Robot words

• Python

• Binary

• C++

Which of the following reasons BEST describes why there are so many (700+) programming languages?

• Each one is good at a specific type of application/coding

• There is no good reason

• Trick question; there are only like 10 programming languages.

• None of these

The "I" in IOSP stands for what?

The "O" in IOSP stands for what?

The "S" in IOSP stands for what?

The "P" in IOSP stands for what?

Which of the following best defines "algorithm?"

• A specific programming language

• A type of storage

• A sequence of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem

• None of these

True or False: Phishing and Social engineering are both ways that bad actors/hackers try to steal your personal information or money, but Phishing involves sending an email while Social Engineering involves directly contacting someone and pretending to be from a real company.

• True

• False

True or False: Check Fraud generally involves sending a check for less than the advertised price for an online purchase.

• True

• False

Which TWO of these best describe something that could be considered a computer?

• A machine that works with information to help people with thinking tasks

• A machine that can connect to the internet

• A machine that uses electricity

• A machine with a screen and a keyboard

• A machine that inputs, outputs, stores, and processes information