10 Math Concepts for Programmers

The video explores essential math concepts for programmers, including Boolean algebra, numeral systems, logarithmic functions, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory, complexity theory, statistics, and linear algebra. It emphasizes the importance of math in understanding programming, computer graphics, neural networks, and artificial intelligence, using relatable examples and visual aids.

Which of the following is NOT a Boolean operator?

• XOR

• NOT

• OR

• AND

In which numeral system do computers primarily operate?

• Base 10

• Base 2

• Base 16

• Base 8

Why do computers use floating point numbers?

• To save memory space

• To represent very large or small numbers

• To increase processing speed

• To simplify calculations

What is the opposite operation of exponentiation?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Logarithm

• Addition

What is an example of a set in set theory?

• A list of numbers

• A relational database table

• A sequence of operations

• A mathematical equation

What does Big O notation express?

• The speed of an algorithm

• The size of an algorithm

• The accuracy of an algorithm

• The complexity of an algorithm

Which mathematical concept is crucial for computer graphics and neural networks?

• Statistics

• Linear algebra

• Combinatorics

• Set theory