5 Questions
The theory of computation concerns abstract models of computation and general classes of problems that can be solved using them.
True
Computer science is only concerned with theoretical disciplines and not applied disciplines.
False
Algorithms and data structures are not central to computer science.
False
The fields of cryptography and computer security do not involve studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities.
False
Human-computer interaction does not investigate the interfaces through which humans and computers interact.
False
Study Notes
Theory of Computation
- Concerns abstract models of computation and general classes of problems that can be solved using them
Misconceptions in Computer Science
- Computer science is not only concerned with theoretical disciplines, but also applied disciplines
- Algorithms and data structures are central to computer science
- Cryptography and computer security involve studying means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities
- Human-computer interaction investigates the interfaces through which humans and computers interact
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