Computer Science Terms Quiz

What is an example of a high-level programming language?

• Assembly

• Binary

• Machine code

• Python

What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?

• To debug errors

• To create a new program

• To perform a specific task without typing it over and over

• To store data

What is the process of taking away characteristics to make something less complex called?

• Binary

• Modeling

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

Which of the following is an example of an algorithm?

• A fingerprint scanner

• A drone

• A set of steps for a computer to follow

• A compact disc

What type of data is stored in a continuous transmission of a signal?

• Digital

• Hexadecimal

• Binary

• Analog

What is a computational artifact?

• A word processing document

• A drone

• A fingerprint

• A vinyl record

The goal of computational thinking is to help you:

• Fix computers

• Understand code

• Solve problems

• Collect data

What is a prototype?

• A final product

• A model for development

• A programming error

• A type of data

Which number system uses only the numerals 0 and 1?

• Decimal

• Hexadecimal

• Binary

• Ordinal

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

• To repeat instructions until a condition is met

• To analyze unique characteristics

• To create a new program

• To store data continuously