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What is the central role of algorithms and data structures in computer science?
What is the central role of algorithms and data structures in computer science?
- To describe computational processes
- To generate images
- To study secure communication
- To solve problems (correct)
Which discipline within computer science focuses on the design and implementation of hardware and software?
Which discipline within computer science focuses on the design and implementation of hardware and software?
- Algorithms
- Theory of computation
- Applied disciplines (correct)
- Information theory
Which field of computer science studies abstract models of computation and general classes of problems?
Which field of computer science studies abstract models of computation and general classes of problems?
- Computer graphics
- Cryptography
- Theory of computation (correct)
- Computer security
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security primarily focus on?
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security primarily focus on?
What does database theory primarily concern in computer science?
What does database theory primarily concern in computer science?
Which organization devised the ACM Computing Classification System?
Which organization devised the ACM Computing Classification System?
Which subfield of computer science is useful in artificial intelligence and cybernetics?
Which subfield of computer science is useful in artificial intelligence and cybernetics?
Which subfield of computer science is the foundation for data structures and searching algorithms?
Which subfield of computer science is the foundation for data structures and searching algorithms?
Which subfield of computer science is useful in networking, programming, and system development?
Which subfield of computer science is useful in networking, programming, and system development?
Which subfield of computer science is used in cryptography and as a test domain?
Which subfield of computer science is used in cryptography and as a test domain?