History of Computer Science Terminology
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Which of the following terms was NOT suggested for practitioners of computing in the early days?

  • Computerist (correct)
  • Flow-charts-man
  • Turingineer
  • Turologist

    • Which of the following is NOT a translation or derivative term used in Europe for computing or informatics?

  • Informatica (Italian)
  • Computrics (English) (correct)
  • Informatik (German)
  • Informática (Spanish, Portuguese)

    • Which field is computer science considered to have a closer relationship with?

  • Biology
  • Earth science
  • Philosophy
  • Mathematics (correct)

    • Which of the following areas has NOT influenced or intersected with computer science research?

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

    Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    <p>The study of computer hardware is generally considered part of computer engineering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis Fein's argument for justifying the name 'computer science'?

    <p>The subject is applied and interdisciplinary in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Purdue create the first department of Computer Sciences?

    <p>1962</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Peter Naur suggest as an alternative to 'computer science'?

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

    Which Scandinavian country was the first to have a Department of Datalogy?

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

    Why do certain departments of major universities prefer the term 'computing science' over 'computer science'?

    <p>To highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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