CSE3 Unit 0

What is computer science?

• The science of programming languages

• The study of computers and computational systems

• The art of building computers

• Using the creative power of computers to solve problems and express ourselves

What does diversity mean in the context of computer science?

• The variety of programming languages

• The inclusion of people of different cultures, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds

• The range of computer hardware

• The different types of software

What is problem solving in computer science?

• A process for identifying and solving problems in computer science

• The method of debugging programs

• The act of writing code

• The technique of compiling code

What is a computer?

• A device that can only store data

• A tool for creating art

• A gadget for playing games

• A machine that can receive, process, store, and send out data or information

What is a loop in programming?

• A single step in a program

• A sequence of steps or instructions that repeats

• A method of storing data

• A way to compile code

What is an algorithm?

• A debugging tool

• A programming language

• A set of steps that explain how to complete a task

• A type of computer

What is formal language?

• Language used in novels

• Language used in casual conversation

• Language that is created to represent and communicate information in a precise and structured way

• Language used in poetry

What is natural language?

• Language used in computer programming

• Language we use to communicate with other people in everyday life

• Language used in scientific papers

• Language used in formal documents

What is a programming language?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method of data storage

• A written language that is used by humans to tell computers what to do in order to work

• A spoken language

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?

• Can receive data

• Can store data

• Can process data

• Can create data