Computer Science Concepts and Terminology

The video provides an overview of computer science concepts, starting with error handling in coding. It explains the basics of computer architecture, including Turing machines, CPUs, and memory. The video then delves into programming languages, data types, and memory management. It covers data structures like arrays and trees, and algorithms such as brute force and dynamic programming. Different programming paradigms, including object-oriented programming, are discussed. Finally, the video touches on networking, cloud computing, and APIs, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts in modern software development.

What is the primary function of a Turing machine?

• To manage network connections

• To store data permanently

• To display graphical content

• To compute any computable function

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

• Word

• Bit

• Nibble

• Byte

Which component is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

• Hard Drive

• Graphics Card

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Motherboard

What is the difference between interpreted and compiled languages?

• Interpreted languages require more memory

• Compiled languages cannot be used for web development

• Interpreted languages are faster than compiled languages

• Compiled languages are converted to machine code before execution

In programming, what is a 'pointer' used for?

• To display output on the screen

• To manage user inputs

• To store the memory address of another variable

• To point to a specific line of code

Which data structure follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle?

• Queue

• Array

• Linked List

• Stack

What is the purpose of Big-O notation?

• To calculate the memory usage of a program

• To measure the speed of a computer

• To approximate the performance of an algorithm

• To determine the size of a data structure

Which programming paradigm focuses on describing what the program should accomplish?

• Imperative

• Declarative

• Object-Oriented

• Procedural

What is the main advantage of object-oriented programming?

• It is easier to learn than other paradigms

• It allows for faster execution

• It simplifies memory management

• It enables code reuse through inheritance

What is a virtual machine in the context of cloud computing?

• A software that simulates hardware

• A tool for managing databases

• A physical server located in a data center

• A type of network protocol