AP CSP Big Idea 2 & 4 Quizs

Analog data

• Values that change smoothly over time, like music or colors.

• Discrete values that are fixed and unchanging.

• Data that can only be represented in binary form.

• Values that are always constant and do not vary.

Hostname

• A unique identification for a specific computer on the Internet.

• A type of network protocol used for communication.

• A software application for managing network resources.

• A physical address of a computer in a local network.

Sequential computing

• A computational model where operations are performed in order, one at a time.

• A method of computing that allows multiple operations to occur simultaneously.

• A programming paradigm that focuses on the use of functions and recursion.

• A type of computing that relies on random access memory for processing.

Abstraction

• The process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main idea and hiding irrelevant details.

• A method of increasing complexity by adding more details.

• A technique for organizing data in a database.

• The act of simplifying a problem by breaking it into smaller parts.

Decimal base

• Uses only combinations of the digits 0 – 9.

• Uses combinations of the digits 0 – 5.

• Uses combinations of the digits 0 – 7.

• Uses combinations of the digits 0 – 15.

Bit

• Shorthand for binary digit.

• A unit of measurement for data storage.

• A type of computer virus.

• A programming language used for web development.

Data compression

• Increases the size of transmitted data.

• Reduces the size (number of bits) of transmitted or stored data.

• Eliminates the need for data storage.

• Converts data into a different format.

Computer servers

• Powerful computers that serve other computers by providing services or functionality.

• Basic personal computers used for everyday tasks.

• Devices that store and play multimedia content.

• Computers designed primarily for gaming purposes.

Redundancy

• Inclusion of extra components to mitigate system failure if other components fail.

• A method to increase the speed of a system by adding more resources.

• A technique to reduce costs by eliminating unnecessary components.

• A process of ensuring data is backed up in multiple locations.

Network interface card

• Allows a computer to join a network as a node; a node must have one to be able to join the network.

• A device that increases the speed of a network connection.

• A hardware component that stores data temporarily.

• A type of software that manages network traffic.