CS Pre-Assessment Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of Computer Science"?

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

• John von Neumann

• Ada Lovelace

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes an algorithm?

• A programming language

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• A type of computer hardware

• A software application

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which programming language is known for its use in web development and is often associated with the term "front-end"?

• Python

• Java

• JavaScript

• C++

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

• To store data

• To execute instructions

• To manage network connections

• To display graphics

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves gathering requirements from stakeholders?

• Design

• Implementation

• Planning

• Requirements Analysis

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of an ethical issue in computing?

• Writing efficient code

• Data privacy and security

• Debugging software

• Using a specific programming language

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the concept of "loop" in programming can be used to solve repetitive tasks. Provide an example in pseudocode.

• A loop is a sequence of instructions that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached. For example: ``` for i from 1 to 10: print(i) ```

• A loop is a single instruction that is executed once. For example: ``` print("Hello, World!") ```

• A loop is a type of data structure. For example: ``` list = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] ```

• A loop is a method of sorting data. For example: ``` sort(list) ```

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the use of high-level programming languages with low-level programming languages.

• High-level languages are closer to human languages and easier to code, while low-level languages are closer to machine code and more efficient.

• High-level languages are used for system programming, while low-level languages are used for application programming.

• High-level languages are less efficient but easier to debug, while low-level languages are more efficient but harder to debug.

• High-level languages are used for web development, while low-level languages are used for mobile app development.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given the following pseudocode, determine the output: ``` x = 5 y = 10 if x < y: print("x is less than y") else: print("x is greater than or equal to y") ```

• x is greater than or equal to y

• x is less than y

• x is equal to y

• No output

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the potential ethical implications of developing artificial intelligence systems that can make autonomous decisions.

• Autonomous AI systems can lead to job displacement, privacy concerns, and accountability issues. Developers must consider these implications and ensure that AI systems are designed with ethical guidelines in mind.

• Autonomous AI systems are always beneficial and have no ethical implications.

• Autonomous AI systems are only used in gaming and entertainment, so ethical implications are minimal.

• Autonomous AI systems are not yet advanced enough to have any ethical implications.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking