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What is computing?
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?
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?
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?
What is the history of computing longer than?
What is computing intimately tied to?
What is computing intimately tied to?
Which discipline focuses on the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes?
Which discipline focuses on the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes?
What does the term 'computing' refer to in addition to the development of hardware and software?
What does the term 'computing' refer to in addition to the development of hardware and software?
What is computing intimately tied to in terms of representation?
What is computing intimately tied to in terms of representation?
What was computing used to refer to in earlier times?
What was computing used to refer to in earlier times?
Which discipline focuses on the design and construction of computing machinery?
Which discipline focuses on the design and construction of computing machinery?
What is the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes and the development of both hardware and software known as?
What is the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes and the development of both hardware and software known as?
Which discipline focuses on protecting computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data?
Which discipline focuses on protecting computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data?
What is computing synonymous with?
What is computing synonymous with?
Which discipline involves the application of statistical techniques to interpret and analyze complex data?
Which discipline involves the application of statistical techniques to interpret and analyze complex data?
What is the history of computing longer than?
What is the history of computing longer than?
What are some aspects of computing?
What are some aspects of computing?
Which discipline primarily focuses on safeguarding computing systems from cyber threats?
Which discipline primarily focuses on safeguarding computing systems from cyber threats?
What was the term 'computing' used to refer to in earlier times?
What was the term 'computing' used to refer to in earlier times?
Which discipline involves the development of both hardware and software?
Which discipline involves the development of both hardware and software?
What is computing synonymous with?
What is computing synonymous with?
