Ultimate Computer Science Quiz
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Which field of computer science involves studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities?

  • Computer graphics and computational geometry
  • Programming language theory
  • Cryptography and computer security (correct)
  • Algorithms and data structures
  • What does the theory of computation concern?

  • Abstract models of computation and general classes of problems (correct)
  • Generation of images
  • Management of repositories of data
  • Different ways to describe computational processes
  • Which discipline of computer science is closely related to computer programming?

  • Computer graphics and computational geometry
  • Cryptography and computer security
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Algorithms and data structures (correct)
  • What do computer graphics and computational geometry address?

    <p>Generation of images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does database theory concern?

    <p>Management of repositories of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study is concerned with the development of step-by-step instructions for solving specific problems or performing computations?

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

    What distinguishes an algorithm from a heuristic?

    <p>An algorithm guarantees correct or optimal results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term did Alan Turing use to describe diverting code execution through various routes?

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

    What does automated reasoning refer to?

    <p>Valid inferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do more advanced algorithms possess?

    <p>They use conditionals to divert code execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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