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What is the primary function of a processor in a computer?
What is the primary function of a processor in a computer?
- To input data into the system
- To store data permanently
- To process data according to instructions (correct)
- To display outputs to the user
The CPU is often referred to as the brain of the computer.
The CPU is often referred to as the brain of the computer.
True (A)
What does the term 'byte' refer to in computing?
What does the term 'byte' refer to in computing?
A string of bits usually consisting of 8 binary digits.
An ______ device allows a user to input data into a computer.
An ______ device allows a user to input data into a computer.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which number system uses only two digits?
Which number system uses only two digits?
Memory is where a computer keeps data permanently.
Memory is where a computer keeps data permanently.
Name one historical figure known for contributions to mathematics and computing.
Name one historical figure known for contributions to mathematics and computing.
What is the primary purpose of decomposition in problem-solving?
What is the primary purpose of decomposition in problem-solving?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?
Generalization involves applying concepts from one problem to help solve a different problem with similar features.
Generalization involves applying concepts from one problem to help solve a different problem with similar features.
The decimal number system is also known as base 2.
The decimal number system is also known as base 2.
What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
In computer science, abstraction helps in identifying common __________ in real situations.
In computer science, abstraction helps in identifying common __________ in real situations.
What were the code breakers at Bletchley Park tasked with during World War Two?
What were the code breakers at Bletchley Park tasked with during World War Two?
A _____ consists of 8 bits.
A _____ consists of 8 bits.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of data sizes from smallest to largest?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of data sizes from smallest to largest?
Which of the following best defines iteration?
Which of the following best defines iteration?
Abstraction is only relevant in the context of computer science.
Abstraction is only relevant in the context of computer science.
All data processed by computers is in the form of binary.
All data processed by computers is in the form of binary.
Define decomposition in the context of problem-solving.
Define decomposition in the context of problem-solving.
What coordinates are used to indicate an exact position?
What coordinates are used to indicate an exact position?
What is the primary purpose of patterns in understanding concepts?
What is the primary purpose of patterns in understanding concepts?
Theo Van Doesburg primarily used circles in his artworks.
Theo Van Doesburg primarily used circles in his artworks.
What is decomposition in the context of creating artwork?
What is decomposition in the context of creating artwork?
An algorithm is a set of step-by-step __________ which, when followed, solve a problem.
An algorithm is a set of step-by-step __________ which, when followed, solve a problem.
Which term describes a set of instructions that must be followed in a specific order?
Which term describes a set of instructions that must be followed in a specific order?
An inaccurate algorithm will always yield accurate results.
An inaccurate algorithm will always yield accurate results.
In programming, an efficient algorithm can be improved by using __________ to repeat instructions.
In programming, an efficient algorithm can be improved by using __________ to repeat instructions.
What is a key characteristic of statistically random sequences?
What is a key characteristic of statistically random sequences?
Computational random number generators produce sequences that are truly random and without patterns.
Computational random number generators produce sequences that are truly random and without patterns.
What is one application of high randomness in algorithms?
What is one application of high randomness in algorithms?
A ______ timer can tell the quiz taker how long it takes to answer each question.
A ______ timer can tell the quiz taker how long it takes to answer each question.
Match the following uses of timers with their descriptions:
Match the following uses of timers with their descriptions:
What is the main purpose of a dry run in algorithm development?
What is the main purpose of a dry run in algorithm development?
A function can return information back to other parts of the program while a procedure cannot.
A function can return information back to other parts of the program while a procedure cannot.
What structure is used to introduce selection into a program?
What structure is used to introduce selection into a program?
In a calculator program, the calculation 23 + 89 can be represented as C = A + B, where C is the ______ variable.
In a calculator program, the calculation 23 + 89 can be represented as C = A + B, where C is the ______ variable.
Match the following programming terms with their definitions:
Match the following programming terms with their definitions:
What type of selection allows for one procedure to run if one condition is not fulfilled and another procedure if it is?
What type of selection allows for one procedure to run if one condition is not fulfilled and another procedure if it is?
Directional procedures always pass data from other parts of the program.
Directional procedures always pass data from other parts of the program.
What is the result of the expression C = A + B if A = 23 and B = 89?
What is the result of the expression C = A + B if A = 23 and B = 89?
Flashcards
Data
Data
A collection of facts or measurements without context.
Input Device
Input Device
A device that lets users put data into a computer.
Memory
Memory
Where the computer keeps data, software, and processing results temporarily.
Storage Device
Storage Device
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Processor
Processor
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Output Device
Output Device
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CPU
CPU
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Binary
Binary
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Computer CPU
Computer CPU
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Binary System
Binary System
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Kilobyte (KB)
Kilobyte (KB)
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Algorithm
Algorithm
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Decomposition
Decomposition
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Decimal System
Decimal System
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Abstraction
Abstraction
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Generalization
Generalization
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Geometrical Shapes
Geometrical Shapes
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Iteration
Iteration
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Coordinates
Coordinates
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Patterns
Patterns
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Dry Run
Dry Run
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Execute
Execute
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Sequence
Sequence
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Procedure
Procedure
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Function
Function
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Procedural Abstraction
Procedural Abstraction
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Selection
Selection
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Selection (in Programming)
Selection (in Programming)
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'If Then Else' Statement
'If Then Else' Statement
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Variable
Variable
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Flowchart
Flowchart
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Operation (in Computing)
Operation (in Computing)
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Randomness in Computer Science
Randomness in Computer Science
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Levels of Randomness
Levels of Randomness
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Generalization in Programming
Generalization in Programming
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Why Generalization Matters
Why Generalization Matters
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Timer in Quizzes
Timer in Quizzes
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Study Notes
Unit 1 - Under the Hood of a Computer
- Data: A collection of facts without context (values, measurements, files, emails, video games, etc.) processed by the CPU.
- Compute: Carry out mathematical calculations, using computers to solve problems.
- Input Device: Enables input of data into a computer (e.g., keyboard).
- Memory: Stores data and application results temporarily (lost when power off).
- Storage Device: Stores data and software for long-term use.
- Processor (CPU): Processes data according to instructions, providing user information.
- Output Device: Enables output of information from a computer (e.g., headphones).
- CPU (Central Processing Unit): Interprets and executes instructions.
- Decimal: Number system using 10 digits (0-9), commonly used for counting.
- Binary: Number system using 2 digits (0 and 1), used for all computer calculations.
- Bit: A single binary digit (0 or 1).
- Byte: A string of 8 bits (e.g., 10010101).
Unit 1.1 - Under the Hood of a Computer
- Compute: To count, sum, or reckon together. Electronic computers are not the first devices used to compute.
- Early mathematics used by civilizations like Egyptians and Greeks.
- Important figures in mathematics from different eras (Pythagoras, Lui Hui, etc.)
Unit 1.2 - Code Breakers
- World War II: Nazi submarines targeted supplies from Britain to the USA.
- Bletchley Park: The location where codebreakers worked to decrypt Nazi communications.
- Enigma Machine: The machine used by the Nazis to encrypt messages.
- Lorenz Machine: A more advanced encryption machine used by the Nazis.
- Decimal System: A number system with 10 digits (0-9), often referred to as base-10.
- Binary System: Computer use a binary system, as 0 and 1 numbers are used for representing information, also called base-2.
Unit 3 - Shapes, Patterns, and Algorithms
- Abstraction: Focus on general ideas, ignoring details.
- Generalization: Applying solutions from one problem to similar ones.
- Geometrical Shapes: Shapes defined by mathematical rules.
- Decomposition: Breaking down a problem into smaller parts.
- Iteration: Repeating a process.
- Coordinates: Used to show exact positions (X, Y axis).
- Computer Science Links: Connections between math, art, and computer science; concepts like abstraction are present in each.
Unit 4 - Creating an Animation
- Dry Run: Testing a program on paper to see how it works.
- Execute: Carrying out instructions in a program.
- Sequence: A set of instructions followed in a specific order.
- Procedure: A set of program instructions that can be reused.
- Function: A sequence of program instructions that can be reused and passed information from other parts of the program.
- Procedural Abstraction: Hiding details of a process in a named procedure.
- Selection: Choosing which path to take in a program.
- Iteration: Repeating instructions in a program.
Unit 11 - Programming a Calculator
- Operation : Doing a calculation or processing in a computer.
- Variable : A named space in computer memory to store data.
- Flowchart : A diagram representing a series of events using shapes (e.g., rectangles, ovals).
Unit 12 - Programming a Quiz
- Debugging : The process of fixing mistakes in computer code.
- Abstraction : Working with general concepts instead of details.
- Decomposition : Breaking a problem into smaller parts.
- Generalization : Applying solutions to similar problems.
- Variables: Named storage spaces in a computer.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of computer components and data processing in this quiz. From understanding input and output devices to the roles of memory and storage, this unit covers essential topics that form the backbone of computer science. Test your knowledge on binary, decimal systems, and the CPU's functions.
