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 (B)</p>
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What is closely related to computer programming?

<p>Computer science (A)</p>
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Which term refers to the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

<p>Cybersecurity (D)</p>
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What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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Which types of devices contribute to the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

<p>Smartphones and televisions (A)</p>
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In what types of systems is security of especially high importance?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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Which term refers to the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

<p>Cybersecurity (B)</p>
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What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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What is closely related to computer programming?

<p>Cybersecurity (B)</p>
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In what types of systems is security of especially high importance?

<p>Power distribution systems (D)</p>
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Which term is used to describe the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors?

<p>Cybersecurity (A)</p>
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What are some potential consequences of a computer system or network being attacked?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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Why is cybersecurity a significant challenge in the contemporary world?

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

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

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