Computer Science Quiz

What does ASCII stand for?

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• American Standard Code for Internet Interchange

• American Standard Code for Internal Interchange

• American Standard Code for International Interchange

What is an overflow error?

• An error that occurs when a computer is used to perform real number calculations

• An error that occurs when calculated data cannot fit within the designated field

• An error that occurs when a mathematical operation results in a smaller number

• An error that occurs when a computer is used to perform integer calculations

When is a Creative Commons license typically used?

• When the content creator wants to keep their work private

• When the content creator wants to give others the right to share, use, and build upon their work

• When the content creator wants to sell their work

• When the content creator wants to destroy their work

What does "open source" refer to?

• Programs that are sold for profit

• Programs that are made freely available and may be redistributed and modified

• Programs that are kept secret

• Programs that are only available to certain users

What is "open access" in the context of online research output?

• Research output that is restricted to certain users

• Research output that is free of any and all restrictions on access and use

• Research output that requires a subscription

• Research output that is only available in print

Which type of license allows others to build upon the work created by the content creator?

• Proprietary license

• Creative Commons license

• Commercial license

• Confidential license

Which word is best defined as a character encoding standard for electronic communication?

• Encode

• Decode

• Pixel

• ASCII

What is a heuristic approach?

• A heuristic approach is a strict mathematical method for problem-solving.
• A heuristic approach guarantees the best possible solution every time.
• A heuristic approach is a theoretical framework that avoids practical applications.
• A heuristic approach is a practical method for problem-solving that focuses on finding satisfactory solutions rather than optimal ones.

What is a Lossy Compression technique?

• A Lossy Compression technique is a method that reduces file size by permanently discarding some data.

• A Lossy Compression technique is a method that retains all data without any loss.
• A Lossy Compression technique is used to enhance the quality of the original file.
• A Lossy Compression technique is a way to increase file size by adding more data.

How does lossless compression work?

• Lossless compression works by deleting some original data permanently.
• Lossless compression allows the original data to be perfectly reconstructed from the compressed data

• Lossless compression only applies to image files and not to other types of data.
• Lossless compression increases file size by adding more data.