Computer Science Fundamentals Quiz

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What is a characteristic of packet switching compared to circuit switching?

Packet switching sends messages in large blocks

What type of data structure is a linked list?

Dynamic data structure

What is a cause of transaction failure?

Catastrophes

Which deadlock prevention mechanism does not require timestamp?

No-wait

What is the final phase of the compiling process?

Code optimization

What type of network is a university's private network that is accessible to its staff and students?

Local Area Network

To read an encrypted message, which program would you use?

Decryption program

What data structure is most suitable for prioritizing patients in a clinic?

Priority Queue

What is true about Java and JavaScript?

Both are object-oriented languages

What type of interface assures multiple bits are transferred at the same time?

Parallel interface

Which phase of software development involves modification to reflect changing customer requirements?

Evolution

What does program data independence in the database approach entail?

Separating the application logic from the data storage

What is the primary responsibility of a Database Management System (DBMS)?

Creating and maintaining a database

What is the smallest heading tag in HTML?

What is true about function names in JavaScript?

There is no limit to the number of function parameters

What algorithm is used to reduce the size of large files?

Huffman encoding algorithm

What is false about arrays in C++?

We can access elements of arrays without using index numbers

When is using a Database Management System (DBMS) not recommended?

When there is a small amount of data

Test your knowledge of computer science concepts, including data structures, programming languages, and encryption methods. This quiz covers a range of topics, from queue and priority queue data structures to java and javascript programming.

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