Computer Science

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What role do algorithms play in programming and technology?

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They allow computers to function and make decisions.

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Which of the following is an example of hardware component? Microchip, Computer program, Operating system, Web browser

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Microchip

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Which of the following is an example of an algorithm used by a navigation app? Options: Calculating the distance between two locations, Checking the weather forecast, Taking a photo, Playing music

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Calculating the distance between two locations

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why algorithms are important in technology? Options: They guide the actions of technology, They are used to create hardware components, They allow computers to perform tasks better and faster, They are at the heart of coding and programming

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They are used to create hardware components

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Which of the following is an example of software component? Hard drive, Monitor, Keyboard, Web browser

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Web browser

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What is the role of algorithms in programming and technology? Options: To develop smartphone apps, To guide the actions of coding and programming, To design computer programs, To create hardware components

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To guide the actions of coding and programming

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Which of the following is an example of a software component? Motherboard, Web browser, Random access memory (RAM), Keyboard

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Web browser

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What does the term algorithm mean?

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A set of steps used to complete a specific task.

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What happens if hardware is removed from a computer system?

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The computer stops functioning.

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Which of the following is an example of a hardware component? Operating system, Word processing software, Web browser, Central processing unit (CPU)

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Central processing unit (CPU)