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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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does database theory concern?

<p>Management of repositories of data (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an algorithm from a heuristic?

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

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

<p>Conditionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does automated reasoning refer to?

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

What characteristic do more advanced algorithms possess?

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

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