Computer Science Principles Quiz

What is a computer?

• A programming language

• A collection of data

• A type of software

• A device that executes logical operations

What does 'software' refer to?

• Physical components of a computer

• A set of programs and data

• A type of algorithm

• A programming error

What is an algorithm?

• A programming language

• A series of steps to solve a problem

• A hardware component

• A type of software

Which of the following is a property of algorithms?

• Ambiguity

• Randomness

• Finiteness

• Infinite steps

What is a variable?

• A fixed value

• A storage location for data

• A type of algorithm

• A programming error

What does 'LIFO' stand for?

• Last In First Out

• Last In First Over

• Linear Input First Output

• Last Input First Output

What is the purpose of 'if...else' statements?

• To repeat actions

• To execute different commands based on a condition

• To define variables

• To sort data

Which sorting algorithm involves adding an element in the correct position?

• Bubble Sort

• Selection Sort

• Insertion Sort

• Linear Sort

What is a characteristic of object-oriented programming?

• No use of inheritance

• Use of variables only

• Focus on functions

• Use of objects and classes

What does 'inheritance' mean in OOP?

• Hiding details

• Creating new classes from existing ones

• Creating standalone functions

• Using multiple functions