Fundamentals of Computing: Data & Information
16 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data processing?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Python</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will the VIVA session be conducted after submission?

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

    What is the duration of the module CS4051?

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

    What is an algorithm essentially a plan for?

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

    What is data typically composed of?

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

    What are algorithms often described using?

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

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

    <p>Abstraction</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser