15 Questions
Which individual may be considered the first computer scientist and information theorist?
Gottfried Leibniz
Who is generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science?
Charles Babbage
Who designed and constructed the first working mechanical calculator in 1623?
Wilhelm Schickard
Who invented the tabulator, which used punched cards to process statistical information around 1885?
Herman Hollerith
In 1843, during the translation of a French article on the Analytical Engine, who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers?
Ada Lovelace
What is the central focus of computer science?
Algorithms and data structures
Which discipline involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?
Cryptography and computer security
What does the theory of computation concern?
Abstract models of computation and general classes of problems
Which area investigates the principles and design behind complex systems like operating systems and networks?
Computer architecture
What is the focus of software engineering?
Design and principles behind developing software
What are the main goals of artificial intelligence and machine learning?
Goal-orientated processes such as problem-solving, decision-making, environmental adaptation, planning, and learning found in humans and animals
What are the two main areas within artificial intelligence mentioned in the text?
Computer vision and natural language processing
Who is considered to be the first computer scientist and information theorist?
Gottfried Leibniz
What significant development did Charles Babbage contribute to the field of computer science?
Design of the first automatic mechanical calculator (Difference Engine) and the idea of the first programmable mechanical calculator (Analytical Engine)
Who wrote an algorithm to compute the Bernoulli numbers, considered to be the first published algorithm tailored for implementation on a computer?
Ada Lovelace
Test your knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, data structures, and the theory of computation. This quiz covers theoretical and applied disciplines in computer science, including hardware and software design.
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