Computer Science Content Exam
4 Stages of Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process
1. Clarify 2. Ideate 3. Develop 4. Implement
not
A PLN will ____ look the same for every teacher
Frame
A complete screen, or the set of all the elements representing it.
Loop
A flowchart needs to represent the situation where the user is asked to enter 20 marks in succession. This is an example of which of the algorithm constructs?
Sequence
A flowchart needs to represent the situation where the user is asked to enter his age, the age is read into the system and the system outputs a 'Thank You' message. This is an example of which of the algorithm constructs?
Simulator
A program or device that enables a user to reproduce under test conditions events that could occur in reality.
Bold
A style of text that makes a letter or word darker and thicker to stand out in a document is
Debugging
A term used extensively in programming, debugging means detecting, locating, and correcting bugs (mistakes), usually by running the program. These bugs are logic errors, such as telling a computer to repeat an operation but not telling it how to stop repeating
Translating
A translator is a program that (1) checks the syntax of your program to make sure the programming language was used correctly, giving you all the syntax-error messages, called diagnostics, and (2) then translates your program into a form the computer can understand.
Names, titles, or short phrases or expressions. Even if a name, title, or short phrase is novel or distinctive or lends itself to a play on words, it cannot be protected by copyright
According to Copyright.gov (Links to an external site.), copyright law does not protect what?
computer programming code
All robots contain some level of _____________. This is how a robot decides when or how to do something
Enable the user to perform a task
Application programs do what?
paper
As a beginner, you will want to first write your program code on ________
False
Computer games are meant to be played by one person working alone at a computer
Make learning personal Transform your learning and teaching approach Aid in collaboration with others
Developing a PLN can...
Pinterest Facebook Twitter
Examples of resources that can be a part of a PLN are...
Stage 2. Ideate
Explore ideas that generate ideas that answer the challenge question.
Stage 1: Clarify
Explore the vision by identifying the goal, wish or challenge. Gather data by describing and generating data to enable a clear understanding of the challenge. Formulate challenges by sharpening awareness of the challenge and create challenge questions that invite solutions.
reference style
Footnotes and endnotes use a special font style called
Stage 4: Implement
Formulate a plan that will explore acceptance and identify resources and actions that will support the implementation of the selected solution(s).
Stage 3: Develop
Formulate solutions for the idea. Evaluate, strengthen, and select solutions for best fit.
The Unified Modeling Language (UML)
General-purpose, developmental, modeling language in the field of software engineering, that is intended to provide a standard way to visualize the design of a system.
LAN
Home networks are often local area networks or referred to as _______.
the ability to all print to one central printer
If there were 10 computers set up on the network, they could have ______________
A parallelogram
In a flowchart an input or output instruction is represented by
Bandwidth is typically used to describe the capacity to transmit information, while Bit rate describes the number of bits transferred over time.
In terms of network speed, what is the difference between bandwidth and bit rate?
hard drive or hard disk, motherboard, sound card, video card, memory (RAM), central processing unit (CPU), keyboard and speakers
Inside the computer, there are working parts such as ______
3 common formats for citation
MLA Format and Style Guide- Modern Language Association APA Format and Style Guide- American Psychological Association Chicago Manual of Style
most common operating systems
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
.org
Most likely a non-profit organization which may have an agenda of persuasion rather than education
PLN
Personal Learning Network
Language syntax
Pseudo code is very focused on what?
Intellectual property rights
Rights given to the person over the creations of their mind.
mechanical construction
Robots all have some kind of ____________, a frame, form or shape designed to achieve a particular task
electrical components
Robots have ____________ which power and control the machinery
3 types of software
Shareware, Freeware, and Liteware
Text editor
Somewhat like a word processing program, programmers this like a text editor to create a file that contains the program
the tilda ~ in the URL
Students post Web sites with .edu endings, too, because universities give them free server space. What is tip-off of such a personal Web page posting?
Author
The author name should be listed on the site along with his/her contact information such as an email address, company information, address or phone number.
Date
The date of publication should always be listed. This allows you to determine how up to date the information is.
the 1970's
The first video game console unit went on the market to consumers in ______
URL
The name for a full web link address.
Hard Drive Disk
The other name for a Hard Disk is
The World Wide Web
The part of the Internet that enables information sharing via interconnected pages
Hardware
The parts you can see include the screen you are looking at, the mouse or trackpad you are using
Booting
The process of starting or restarting a computer is called:
Prevent unwanted network connections from being made
The purpose of a firewall on computer networks is to do what?
A standard notation used to create visual diagrams to aid in application and system design.
The unified modeling language is best described as which of the following?
com, .org, and .net
These domains can be purchased by anyone
Operating system
This is also software and is one of the most critical elements of a computer. Without this, a computer could not run. This manages the computer's memory and processes while allowing the user to communicate with the computer without knowing the computer's language
.doc
To be compatible with previous versions of Microsoft Word, a Word 2013 document should be saved with this extension
N=2 *(I+J))
UNMATCHED PARENTHESES
reliable
Websites that end with .edu are most often _____
It has the ability to locate that same file that is stored on a network server and enables the sharing of users, groups, security, and applications.
What could a network of computers do with a specific file?
The application of computer science and investigative procedures for a legal purpose involving the analysis of digital evidence after proper search authority, chain of custody, validation with mathematics, use of validated tools, repeatability, reporting, and possible expert presentation
What is Digital Forensic?
A flowchart is a diagrammatic description of an algorithm whilst pseudocode is a textual description of an algorithm
What is the difference between a flowchart and pseudocode?
Central Processing Unit
What is the meaning of CPU?
Feedback
What is the name for information sent from robot sensors to robot controllers?
Environment
What is the name for the space inside which a robot unit operates?
an author listed
When determining if a site is reliable one should look for _______
Subject directories
Which is the best search tool for finding Web sites that have been handpicked and recommended by someone else?
Controller
Which of the basic parts of a robot unit would include the computer circuitry that could be programmed to determine what the robot would do?
Robots must never take actions harmful to humans
Which of the following "laws" is Azimov's first and most important law of robotics?
Motherboard, Central Processing Unit, Power Supply, Video Card, Hard Drive
Which of the following are found inside the computer's housing?
It is the investigator's job to determine someone's guilt or innocence.
Which of the following is FALSE?
Proving
Which of the following is NOT focus of digital forensic analysis?
Do a random keyword search on a search engine of your choice. Then, quickly browse through all the results listed and find the ones you think have the most useful information.
Which of the following is an example of effective online searching?
Low costs for hardware and software
Which of the following is not one of the advantages associated with a robotics implementation program?
Implementation of robots can save existing jobs Robotics could prevent a business from closing Implementation of robots can create new jobs
Which of the following statements concerning implantation of robotics systems is correct?
Roll
Which of the following terms refers to the rotational motion of a robot arm?
Database management
a computer program, or a set of computer programs, that provide basic database management functionalities including creation and maintenance of databases
Digital forensics
a highly specialized and fast-growing field of forensic science relating to the recovery of evidence from digital storage media; can be used as evidence in court cases so it is extremely important to do quality work while accessing the data
a robot
a re-programmable machine that is capable of movement in the completion of a task. These use special coding that differentiates them from other machines and machine tools, such as CNC. These have found uses in a wide variety of industries due to their robust resistance capabilities and precision function.
programming language
a set of rules that provides a way of instructing the computer what operations to perform. Examples: BASIC, COBOL, Pascal, FORTRAN, and C
WAN
a wide area network of multiple local area networks
Documentation
a written detailed description of the programming cycle and specific facts about the program. Typical program documentation materials include the origin and nature of the problem, a brief narrative description of the program, logic tools such as flowcharts and pseudocode, data-record descriptions, program listings, and testing results
Personal Learning Network
about making connections and building personal relationships with teachers, school administrators, university professors, and experts around the world
.mil
all US military sites end in _______
Computer forensics
also known as digital forensics
Pseudocode
an English-like nonstandard language that lets you state your solution with more precision than you can in plain English but with less precision than is required when using a formal programming language. This permits you to focus on the program logic without having to be concerned just yet about the precise syntax of a particular programming language. However, this is not executable on the computer
Network systems
are designed to be used with multiple computers or other devices. All of the computers and devices are connected to each other
Basic elements of a video game
conceptual idea, storyline, visualization, storyboard, game effects, sound elements, gameplay, game controls and a player tutorial
Nintendo
entered the world in the late 1970s and early 1980s
.gov
federal government Web domain names end in _______
Database managers
have several capabilities including the ability to back up and restore, attach and detach, create, clone, delete and rename the databases.
syntax errors
mistakes done when programming; if you have improperly used the programming language in some way
The system unit
often referred to as the heart of the computer
source module
original program, which is transformed by a compiler into an object module.
compiler
programs are most commonly translated by this and translates entire program at one time
Multimedia
refers to any type of application or presentation that involves more than one type of media, such as text, graphics, video, animation, and sound
Desk-checking
similar to proofreading, is sometimes avoided by the programmer who is looking for a shortcut and is eager to run the program on the computer once it is written. However, by doing this carefully, you may discover several errors and possibly save yourself time in the long run. You simply sit down and mentally trace, or check, the logic of the program to attempt to ensure that it is error-free and workable.
Shareware
software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
Freeware
software that is available free of charge.
Liteware
software that is available to download for free but only provides access to a limited amount of features. It allows you to sample the product before you buy the full version. An example is HTML Assistant Pro.
The Odyssey
sold 330,00 units in its lifetime
Loop, input/output, process
the 3 algorithm constructs
computer or digital forensic
the extraction of data from an electronic device in a consistent, scientific manner. The objective is to recover, analyze, and present computer-based material in such a way that it can be used as evidence in a court of law
Software
the programs that run on a computer are the applications that are digitally written to do tasks. This is electronically stored on the hard drive.
Information technology
the technology used to store, manipulate, distribute or create information. The type of information or data is not important to this definition
.edu
university web sites end in _________
