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What does the theory of computation concern?

Management of repositories of data

Generation of images

Abstract models of computation and general classes of problems (correct)

Different ways to describe computational processes

Which area of computer science involves studying secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?

Cryptography and computer security (correct)

Programming language theory

Database theory

Computer graphics

What is the central focus of computer science?

Human-computer interaction

Computer programming

Design and implementation of hardware

Computation, information, and automation (correct)

Which area focuses on the design and principles behind developing software?

Software engineering Signup and view all the answers

What does computer architecture describe?

The construction of computer components and computer-operated equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What does the field of cryptography primarily involve?

Studying secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which area of computer science focuses on the generation of images?

Computer graphics and computational geometry Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of programming language theory?

Describing different ways to describe computational processes Signup and view all the answers

What does computer architecture describe?

The construction of computer components and computer-operated equipment Signup and view all the answers

What do operating systems, networks, and embedded systems investigate?

The principles and design behind complex systems Signup and view all the answers

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What does the theory of computation concern?

Which area of computer science involves studying secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?

What is the central focus of computer science?

Which area focuses on the design and principles behind developing software?

What does computer architecture describe?

What does the field of cryptography primarily involve?

Which area of computer science focuses on the generation of images?

What is the central focus of programming language theory?

What does computer architecture describe?

What do operating systems, networks, and embedded systems investigate?

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