Exploring the Role of a Computer Programmer

What is a computer programmer?

• Someone who repairs computers

• Someone who designs and creates computer programs

• Someone who sells computer hardware

• Someone who teaches computer science

Which of the following is NOT a programming language mentioned in the video?

• Python

• C++

• HTML

• JavaScript

What skill is essential for computer programmers due to the long hours they spend working on codes?

• Good artistic skills

• Good focusing skills

• Good physical fitness

• Good communication skills

Who is considered by some to be the father of the computer?

• Ada Lovelace

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Catherine Johnson

Who wrote the very first algorithm for a computer program?

• Charles Babbage

• Ada Lovelace

• Grace Hopper

• Catherine Johnson

What did Catherine Johnson help calculate for NASA?

• Astronaut training programs

• Spacecraft design

• Orbital mechanics

• Rocket fuel efficiency

Which famous computer scientist was known as the 'human computer'?

• Catherine Johnson

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Ada Lovelace

What did Ada Lovelace predict about computers?

• They would only solve math problems

• They would be used only by scientists

• They would become obsolete

• They would do more than solve big math problems

What is a great way to improve problem-solving skills according to the video?

• Reading books

• Playing video games

• Solving puzzles like Sudoku and Rubik's Cube

• Watching movies

What is the main task of a computer programmer?

• Fixing computer hardware

• Creating and designing computer programs

• Teaching computer science

• Selling software