What is Computer Science? (Part 2 Algorithms, Computation, and more)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary characteristic of a greedy algorithm?
It always finds the optimal solution.
It starts with the smallest element and works upwards.
It makes the locally optimal choice at each step.
It requires a lot of computational resources.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which algorithm is used to find the greatest common divisor of two numbers?
Greedy algorithm
Knapsack algorithm
Euclid's algorithm
Dijkstra's algorithm
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key difference between computer scientists and computer engineers?
Computer scientists focus more on hardware.
Computer scientists focus more on software.
Computer engineers focus more on software.
Computer engineers do not study hardware.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the theory of computation concerned with?
The efficiency of algorithms and computational possibilities
The creation of user interfaces
The design of computer hardware
The development of new programming languages
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't a computer detect an infinite loop?
Because it is not programmed to do so
Because it requires too much memory
Because it is a proven limitation of computers
Because it can only detect finite loops
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of math is primarily used in algorithm design and analysis?
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Discrete Math
Statistics
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about math in computer science?
It involves a lot of calculus.
It is not used at all.
It is only about statistics.
It is the same as physics math.
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