10 Questions
Which of the following terms was NOT suggested for practitioners of computing in the early days?
Computerist
Which of the following is NOT a translation or derivative term used in Europe for computing or informatics?
Computrics (English)
Which field is computer science considered to have a closer relationship with?
Mathematics
Which of the following areas has NOT influenced or intersected with computer science research?
Accounting
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
The study of computer hardware is generally considered part of computer engineering.
What was Louis Fein's argument for justifying the name 'computer science'?
The subject is applied and interdisciplinary in nature.
In what year did Purdue create the first department of Computer Sciences?
1962
What term did Peter Naur suggest as an alternative to 'computer science'?
Datalogy
Which Scandinavian country was the first to have a Department of Datalogy?
Denmark
Why do certain departments of major universities prefer the term 'computing science' over 'computer science'?
To highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the subject.
Explore the history behind the term 'computer science' and its significance in the field. Learn about Louis Fein's argument for the creation of a Graduate School in Computer Sciences and its comparison to other academic disciplines.
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