Fundamentals of Computing: Data & Information
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What is the primary function of algorithms in computers?

  • To represent data in analog format
  • To store data in digital format
  • To process and transform data (correct)
  • To generate massive amounts of data

What is the relationship between data and information?

  • Information is generated from data after processing (correct)
  • Data is a type of information
  • Information is the raw material used to create data
  • Data and information are interchangeable terms

What is abstraction in the context of computing?

  • A type of algorithm used for data storage
  • The difference between the external appearance and internal composition of an entity (correct)
  • A tool used to process and transform data
  • The process of generating massive amounts of data

What is an interface in the context of computing?

<p>A tool that allows an entity to be used without concern for its internal properties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data processing?

<p>To extract useful information from data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of massive storage capacities and processing power in computers?

<p>They enable computers to process and transform data efficiently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the assessment is based on the MCQ Exam?

<p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary programming language used in the module CS4051?

<p>Python (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the module CS4051 in terms of algorithm design?

<p>Basics of Algorithms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will the VIVA session be conducted after submission?

<p>Class performance will be taken into account (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the module CS4051?

<p>1 semester (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an algorithm essentially a plan for?

<p>Solving a problem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is data typically composed of?

<p>Raw facts and figures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are algorithms often described using?

<p>Flowcharts and pseudocode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in computing that allows for the representation of complex data?

<p>Abstraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a broad theme in computer science that encompasses algorithms, data, and more?

<p>The recurrent themes in computer science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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