Introduction to Computer Science Lecture 1
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What is the main function of software?

  • Interfacing hardware and software
  • Generalizing hardware behavior
  • Executing commands provided by the user (correct)
  • Storing data

    • Which of the following is an example of an application software?

  • Device Drivers
  • Operating System
  • Operating Systems (OS)
  • Database Management System (DBMS) (correct)

    • What is the main goal of an operating system (OS)?

  • Store and run the software
  • Hide the complexity of hardware (correct)
  • Execute user commands
  • Generalize software behavior

    • In the context of software, what does CPU stand for?

    <p>Central Processing Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software component is responsible for managing threads and processes?

    <p>Operating System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of device drivers in computing?

    <p>Enable communication between hardware and operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Copyright?

    <p>To provide safety to innovative works and their creators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be copyrighted?

    <p>Any innovation that has a creator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has control over a copyrighted work?

    <p>The person who creates the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Creative Commons?

    <p>To provide free permission for developers to use creative works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of permissions do Creative Commons provide?

    <p>For developers to use creative works under certain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Creative Commons and copyright?

    <p>Creative Commons provides an alternative to traditional copyright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept of Computer Science?

    <p>A branch of engineering science that studies the technology and principles of design and applications of computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of Computer Science?

    <p>Studying computation, computer technologies, hardware, and software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do many computer scientists describe Computer Science as?

    <p>A creativity tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of science is Computer Science?

    <p>Interdisciplinary science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Computer Science?

    <p>The technology and principles of design and applications of computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables computer scientists to create something meaningful?

    <p>The phenomenal computing power of computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the mini CPU described as being?

    <p>A small and cheaper alternative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Cloud Platform?

    <p>To build complex applications and programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Amazon Web Services (AWS) described as providing?

    <p>On-demand delivery of IT resources via the Internet with pay-as-you-go pricing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many main components of a computer system are mentioned in the text?

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

    What is the primary function of the five components of a computer system?

    <p>To perform input, process, output, feedback, and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cloud computing platform mentioned in the text?

    <p>Apple Cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason behind corporations spending huge amounts of money on data collection, processing, and analysis?

    <p>To manage their daily business operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is learning Computer Science considered a good career option?

    <p>Because it is considered one of the best career options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the applications of Computer Science?

    <p>They are indispensable in every industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary dependence of the human world today?

    <p>On the computing power of computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of the impact of Computer Science?

    <p>It is pervasive in every aspect of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are computers an integral part of the human world today?

    <p>Because they have numerous applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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