Computer Science Quiz on Algorithms

True or False Questions

• Theoretical computer science is a part of computer science that focuses on studying real computers. (False)
• Computer science is limited to learning how to write computer programs. (False)
• Learning how to use computer software is part of computer science. (True)
• According to Gibbs and Tucker, the central concept in computer science is the algorithm. (True)
• A sequential operation in an algorithm asks a question to decide the next step. (True)
• An iterative operation in an algorithm instructs us to repeat a set of instructions. (True)
• The definition of an algorithm includes an infinite number of steps to solve a problem. (False)
• The algorithm for adding two m-digit numbers does not require any conditional steps. (False)
• Step 5 in the addition algorithm resets the carry if the sum of two digits is greater than or equal to 10. (True)
• A computing agent needs to understand the concepts behind an algorithm to execute it. (True)
• In computer science terminology, the machine, robot, person, or thing carrying out the steps of the algorithm is called a computing agent. (True)
• There are some tasks that artificial intelligence cannot yet perform as effectively as humans because we lack the ability to specify these tasks algorithmically. (True)
• Artificial intelligence has surpassed human intelligence in high-level problem-solving and abstract reasoning. (False)
• An algorithm must have a well-defined order for its operations. (True)

Additional Algorithm Concepts

• If an instruction in an algorithm is ambiguous, it does not affect the algorithm's validity. (True)
• The shampoo bottle instructions provided in the example are a correct algorithm because they allow for repetition. (True)
• An algorithm can include instructions like "Do either Part 1 or Part 2" without clarifying the decision process. (True)
• It is possible to generate an infinite list of prime numbers in a finite amount of time. (False)
• A division by zero operation can prevent an algorithm from being effectively computable. (True)
• For an algorithm to be correct, it must always produce a perfect answer. (False)
• An algorithm that does not terminate is said to be in an infinite loop. (True)
• The shampoo instructions in the example will run infinitely if there is no condition to stop. (True)
• Computer scientists design, analyze, and test algorithmic solutions that could be executed by computers or robots. (True)
• Algorithms must be completed in a finite amount of time. (True)
• Only a computer can perform algorithmic tasks efficiently. (False)

Multiple Choice Questions

• Computer science is primarily concerned with: (c) Studying the logical and mathematical properties of problems
• Which of the following is a common misconception about computer science? (b) It is unrelated to mathematics
• Why do computer scientists implement new ideas as programs? (a) To build more physical computers

Test your knowledge about the key concepts of computer science, particularly focusing on algorithms and their operations. This quiz will challenge your understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, including definitions and applications of algorithms.