Overview of Computing Disciplines
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What is computing?

  • Any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computing machinery (correct)
  • Only the development of hardware and software
  • Exclusively the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes
  • Limited to scientific and engineering aspects
  • What are some major computing disciplines?

  • Computer science, information technology, software engineering (correct)
  • Data science, information systems, mathematical aspects
  • Computer engineering, cybersecurity, digital art
  • Social aspects, technological aspects, scientific aspects
  • What is computing synonymous with?

  • Scientific and engineering activities
  • Hardware and software development
  • Counting and calculating (correct)
  • Algorithmic processes
  • What is the history of computing longer than?

    <p>The history of computing hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is computing intimately tied to?

    <p>The representation of numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline focuses on the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes?

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

    What does the term 'computing' refer to in addition to the development of hardware and software?

    <p>Counting and calculating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is computing intimately tied to in terms of representation?

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

    What was computing used to refer to in earlier times?

    <p>Action performed by mechanical computing machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline focuses on the design and construction of computing machinery?

    <p>Computer engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes and the development of both hardware and software known as?

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

    Which discipline focuses on protecting computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data?

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

    What is computing synonymous with?

    <p>Counting and calculating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline involves the application of statistical techniques to interpret and analyze complex data?

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

    What is the history of computing longer than?

    <p>The history of computing hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some aspects of computing?

    <p>Scientific, engineering, mathematical, technological, and social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline primarily focuses on safeguarding computing systems from cyber threats?

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

    What was the term 'computing' used to refer to in earlier times?

    <p>The action performed by mechanical computing machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline involves the development of both hardware and software?

    <p>Computer engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is computing synonymous with?

    <p>Counting and calculating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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