Recursion Computer Science Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is recursion in computer science?
A programming technique where a function calls a built-in library function to solve a problem.
A programming technique where a function calls another function to solve a problem.
A programming technique where a function calls itself to solve a problem.
A programming technique where a function is called by multiple other functions to solve a problem.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of base case in recursion.
The base case increases the number of recursive calls.
The base case only works for iterative functions.
The base case is optional in recursion.
The base case stops the recursive calls and provides the solution directly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does recursion work in computer programming?
Recursion is a process in which a function calls another function
Recursion in computer programming is a process in which a function calls itself as a subroutine.
Recursion is a process in which a function calls a built-in library function
Recursion is a process in which a function calls a function from a different programming language
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is recursion considered an important concept in computer science?
It allows for elegant and efficient solutions to problems
It consumes a lot of memory and slows down the program
Recursion is not important in computer science
It makes the code more complicated and harder to understand
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a recursive function in computer programming.
sum = 0; for i in range(1, n+1): sum += i
print('Hello, World!')
def recursive_function(x): return x + 1
factorial(n) = n * factorial(n-1)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of inductive reasoning in recursion?
Making decisions based on intuition
Using deductive reasoning to solve problems
Forming a general rule or pattern based on specific cases.
Ignoring specific cases and focusing on general rules
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of using inductive reasoning in a recursive function.
The Pythagorean theorem in mathematics
The law of gravity in physics
The factorial function in mathematics is a classic example of using inductive reasoning in a recursive function.
The Fibonacci sequence in computer programming
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