Computer Science Quiz

What does the term "Binary" refer to in computer science?

• A way of representing information using only two options

• A type of error when a number is too large

• A process of reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• A collection of public copyright licenses

What is a "Bit"?

• A contraction of "Binary Digit"

• A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• 8 bits

• Data that changes continuously over time

What is the definition of "Byte"?

• A contraction of "Binary Digit"

• A way of representing information using ten options

• 8 bits

• A type of error when a number is too precise

What is an "Overflow Error"?

• An error from attempting to represent a number that is too precise

• An error from attempting to represent a number that is too large

• A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• A work or invention that is the result of creativity

What does "Round-off Error" mean?

• An error from attempting to represent a number that is too large

• An error from attempting to represent a number that is too precise

• A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• A work or invention that is the result of creativity

What is the difference between "Lossy Compression" and "Lossless Compression"?

• Lossy Compression reduces the number of bits by changing the original information, while Lossless Compression does not

• Lossy Compression is a type of error when a number is too large, while Lossless Compression is not

• Lossy Compression is a way of representing information using ten options, while Lossless Compression uses two

• Lossy Compression is a work or invention that is the result of creativity, while Lossless Compression is not

What is "Intellectual Property"?

• A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• A work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a piece of writing or a design

• A type of error when a number is too large

• A collection of public copyright licenses

What is "Creative Commons"?

• A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something

• A work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a piece of writing or a design

• A collection of public copyright licenses that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work

• A type of error when a number is too large

What is a Computing Device according to the CSP Course Vocabulary?

• A machine that can run a program, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors

• A set of rules that specify the behavior of some system

• A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose

• A system of linked pages, programs, and files

What does the term 'Bandwidth' refer to?