Computer Science Basics Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A mathematical formula

• A way to store data

• A type of computer program

• A list of steps to finish a task

What does binary represent?

• A type of computer bug

• A method to debug programs

• A programming language

• A way of representing information using only two options

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What is a bug in computer science?

• An error in a program that prevents it from running as expected

• A command in a program

• A type of computer virus

• A placeholder for information

What is code?

• The language programmers use to tell a computer what to do

• A placeholder for information

• A list of steps to finish a task

• A way to debug programs

What is a command in computer science?

• A way to store data

• A placeholder for information

• A type of programming language

• An instruction for the computer

What is computer science?

• The study of programming languages

• A type of computer program

• A way to debug programs

• Using the power of computers to solve problems

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What are conditionals in programming?

• Statements that only run under certain conditions

• A way to store data

• A type of programming language

• A placeholder for information

What is data in computer science?

• A type of programming language

• Information such as quantities, characters, or symbols

• A way to debug programs

• A placeholder for information

What is debugging?

• Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program

• A way to store data

• A placeholder for information

• A type of programming language

What does it mean to decompose a problem?

• To break a problem down into smaller pieces

• To write a program

• To debug a program

• To store data