AP CSP Big Idea 1

Which of the following is NOT true about a computing innovation?

• A computing innovation includes a program as an integral part of its function.

• A computing innovation can have a physical side to it.

• A computing innovation can be nonphysical.

• A computing innovation can be purely hardware.

Where can the inspiration for a computing innovation come from?

• Inspiration for computing innovations can be found anywhere.

• Innovations build on previous innovations only.

• Costumer needs is the sole driving force of new computing innovations

• Money is the sole driving force of new computing innovations.

Which of the following traits is NOT necessary for effective collaboration?

• Communication

• Consensus building

• Proximity

• Conflict resolution and negotiation

Who or what creates computing innovations?

• Industry

• People

• Companies

• Other innovations

What is a program?

• A collection of program statements that perform a specific task when run by a computer.

• A collection of program statements that are part of a program.

• How software behaves and how it functions.

• A code segment

What is a code segment?

• A collection of program statements that perform a specific task when run by a computer

• A collection of program statements that are part of a program.

• How software behaves and how it functions.

• An innovation that solves a problem.

What is true about program input?

• A program can have many inputs, but they all need to be of the same type.

• A single program takes in a single input and has a single output

• A program's input needs to be text based.

• Input can come in a variety of forms, such as tactile, audio, visual or text.

A programmer is working on an algorithm to sort students by their grade point averages. The program will run but is not correctly sorting students. The programmer has tried to debug the program but cannot figure out where the error is occurring.

Which of the following will most likely lead to fixing the program?

• Post the program on social media and hope someone will quickly find and fix the error.

• Redesign the program so sorting is not longer a function.

• Ask a peer with fresh eyes to look over the code and hopefully find the solution together.

• Take code from the internet that sorts numbers and change the code to the correct variables.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of collaborating?

• The location of the collaboration should be in one neutral physical location similar to a conference room.

• Collaboration that includes diverse perspectives can help to avoid bias in the development of computing innovations.

• Collaboration requires that individuals have interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

• All of the above.

A programming team is developing a computer game where a troll is on an adventure while throwing bugs and boogers at frogs to gain points while making burping noises. Although the game runs smoothly and without errors, both adults and children said they do not like the theme and will not play the game.

Which of the following steps in the design process should the programmers revisit first?

• Testing code

• Prototyping

• Investigating and reflecting

• Designing