Computer Science Fundamentals Quiz
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Which field of computer science involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?

  • Applied disciplines
  • Computer graphics and computational geometry
  • Cryptography and computer security (correct)
  • Theoretical disciplines
  • What is central to computer science?

  • Algorithms and data structures (correct)
  • Theoretical disciplines
  • Applied disciplines
  • Computer graphics and computational geometry
  • Which field of computer science concerns the management of repositories of data?

  • Database theory (correct)
  • Applied disciplines
  • Cryptography and computer security
  • Theoretical disciplines
  • What do theoretical disciplines in computer science include?

    <p>The theory of computation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is closely related to computer programming?

    <p>Computer science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

    <p>Cybersecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of devices contribute to the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

    <p>Smartphones and televisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what types of systems is security of especially high importance?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

    <p>Cybersecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is closely related to computer programming?

    <p>Cybersecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what types of systems is security of especially high importance?

    <p>Power distribution systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

    <p>Cybersecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what types of systems is security of especially high importance?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

    <p>Smartphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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