13 Questions
What is central to computer science?
Algorithms and data structures
Which discipline involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?
Cryptography and computer security
What field addresses the generation of images?
Computer graphics and computational geometry
Which area investigates the interfaces through which humans and computers interact?
Human-computer interaction
Which discipline concerns the management of repositories of data?
Database theory
What does computer architecture describe?
The construction of computer components and computer-operated equipment
Who is generally recognized as the first computer scientist and information theorist?
Gottfried Leibniz
What type of data does computer vision aim to understand and process?
Image and video data
Who invented the tabulator which used punched cards to process statistical information?
Herman Hollerith
Which invention is considered as the first calculating machine strong enough and reliable enough to be used daily in an office environment?
Arithmometer by Thomas de Colmar
Which individual designed and constructed the first working mechanical calculator in 1623?
Wilhelm Schickard
What is the fundamental concern of computer science?
Determining what can and cannot be automated
Who adopted a punched card system derived from the Jacquard loom, making the Analytical Engine infinitely programmable?
Charles Babbage
Test your knowledge of computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and the theory of computation. Explore topics such as computer programming, information theory, and the design and implementation of hardware and software.
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