Computer Science Big Idea 3 Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer program

• A mathematical equation

• A physical object

• A step-by-step procedure or a set of rules for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a specific task.

What are some common algorithms used in computer science?

• encryption algorithms

• machine learning algorithms

• database algorithms

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, dynamic programming algorithms

What is a list in computer science?

• A list in computer science is a type of computer virus.

• A list in computer science is a programming language.

• A list in computer science is a data structure that stores a collection of elements.

• A list in computer science is a hardware component of a computer.

What is a boolean in computer science?

• A boolean in computer science is a data type that can have one of two possible values: true or false.

• A boolean in computer science is a data type that can have one of three possible values: true, false, or maybe.

• A boolean in computer science is a data type that can have one of two possible values: yes or no.

• A boolean in computer science is a data type that can have any value.

What are the possible values of a boolean?

• on, off

• yes, no

• true, false

• 1, 0

What is a conditional statement in computer science?

• A conditional statement in computer science is a statement that performs different actions based on whether a certain condition is true or false.

• A conditional statement in computer science is a statement that is used to perform mathematical calculations.

• A conditional statement in computer science is a statement that is used to declare variables.

• A conditional statement in computer science is a statement that performs the same action regardless of whether a certain condition is true or false.

What are the different types of conditional statements?

• for statements

• while statements

• if statements, if-else statements, and switch statements

• try-catch statements

What are script variables in computer science?

• Variables used within a script or program to execute commands.

• Variables used within a script or program to define functions.

• Variables used within a script or program to display output.

• Variables used within a script or program to store and manipulate data.

How are script variables used in programming?

• Script variables are used to create animations in programming.

• Script variables are used to control the flow of execution in programming.

• Script variables are used to define functions in programming.

• Script variables are used to store and manipulate data in programming.

What is the purpose of a loop in computer programming?

• To repeat a block of code a certain number of times

• To perform mathematical calculations

• To declare variables

• To display output