Introduction to Computer Science

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Match the core area of Computer Science with its primary focus:

Algorithms and Data Structures = Designing efficient methods for problem-solving and data organization. Computer Architecture = Designing and organizing computer hardware components. Operating Systems = Managing computer hardware and software resources. Networking = Designing and implementing communication networks.

Match the Computer Science concept with its definition:

Abstraction = Simplifying complex systems by focusing on essential details. Algorithms = Step-by-step procedures for solving problems. Data Structures = Ways of organizing and storing data for efficient access. Theory of Computation = Exploring the theoretical limits of computation.

Match the following Computer Science areas with their application:

Computer Graphics = Generating and manipulating images using computers. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) = Designing and evaluating user interfaces. Machine Learning = Development of algorithms that allow computers to improve their performance over time through experience. Natural language processing = Enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

Match the database model with its characteristic:

Relational Databases = Storing data in tables with rows and columns. NoSQL Databases = Providing flexible schemas and scalability across distributed systems. Data Warehousing = Centralizing large volumes of historical data for business analysis. Object oriented databases = Representing data as objects similar to object oriented programming. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following networking components with their functions:

Protocols = Define rules for communication between devices. Network Architectures = Provide frameworks for organizing network components. Network Security = Protecting networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Network topology = Physical or logical arrangement of network nodes and connections. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming paradigms with their characteristics:

Imperative Programming = Executing commands in a sequence to change the program's state. Object-Oriented Programming = Organizing code into reusable objects with properties and methods. Functional Programming = Using pure functions to avoid side effects and mutable state. Aspect oriented Programming = Modularity of cross-cutting concerns. Signup and view all the answers

Match the operating system services with their tasks:

Memory Management = Allocating and deallocating memory to programs. Process Scheduling = Determining the order in which processes are executed. File System Management = Organizing and managing files and directories on storage devices. Device driver management = Interacting directly with hardware devices. Signup and view all the answers

Match the algorithm design paradigm with its core approach:

Dynamic Programming = Breaks down problems into overlapping subproblems, storing solutions to avoid redundant computation. Greedy Algorithm = Makes locally optimal choices at each step with the hope of finding a global optimum. Recursion = Solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller instances of the same problem. Divide and Conquer = Divides a problem into smaller subproblems, solves them independently, and then combines their solutions. Signup and view all the answers

Match the data structure with its primary characteristic:

Stack = Follows a LIFO (Last-In-First-Out) principle. Queue = Follows a FIFO (First-In-First-Out) principle. Linked List = Consists of nodes where each node contains data and a pointer to the next node. Hash Table = Uses a hash function to map keys to their values for efficient lookup. Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept from the Theory of Computation with its description:

Automata Theory = Studies abstract machines and the types of languages they can recognize. Computability Theory = Explores the limits of what can be computed, addressing whether problems are solvable by algorithms. Complexity Theory = Classifies computational problems according to their resource requirements, such as time and space. Turing Machine = A theoretical model of computation that can simulate any algorithm. Signup and view all the answers

Match the programming paradigm with its core principle:

Imperative Programming = Focuses on describing how a program should achieve a result through a sequence of statements. Object-Oriented Programming = Organizes programs around objects, which are instances of classes containing data and methods. Functional Programming = Treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoids changing state. Logical Programming = Expresses computation as logical inference, using facts and rules. Signup and view all the answers

Match the sorting algorithm with its best-case time complexity:

Merge Sort = $O(n \log n)$ Quick Sort = $O(n \log n)$ Insertion Sort = $O(n)$ Bubble Sort = $O(n)$ Signup and view all the answers

Match the phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with its primary activity:

Requirements Gathering = Defining and documenting the needs and constraints of the software system. Design = Creating a blueprint for the software system, including its architecture and interfaces. Implementation = Writing the code for the software system based on the design. Testing = Verifying that the software system meets the specified requirements and identifying defects. Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its application in computer science:

Decomposition = Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, manageable subproblems. Pattern Recognition = Identifying recurring patterns in data to make predictions or classifications. Optimization = Finding the best solution to a problem subject to constraints. Abstraction = Simplifying complex systems by modeling essential features. Signup and view all the answers

Match the data structure with its common use case:

Arrays = Storing and accessing elements by index. Linked Lists = Implementing dynamic data structures with efficient insertion and deletion. Trees = Representing hierarchical relationships between data elements. Graphs = Modeling relationships between objects or entities in networks. Signup and view all the answers

Match the application area with its corresponding usage of computer science:

Data Science = Analyzing large datasets to extract insights and make predictions. Cybersecurity = Protecting computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Artificial Intelligence = Developing intelligent systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Bioinformatics = Applying computer science techniques to solve problems in biology and medicine. Signup and view all the answers

Match the algorithm with its description:

Depth-First Search (DFS) = A graph traversal algorithm that explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking. Breadth-First Search (BFS) = A graph traversal algorithm that explores all the neighbors of a node before moving to the next level. Dijkstra's Algorithm = An algorithm for finding the shortest paths between nodes in a graph with non-negative edge weights. Binary Search = An efficient algorithm for finding an item from a sorted list of items. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Computer Science

The study of computation and information, including the theory, design, development, and application of computer systems.

Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems.