Question 1

Euclid's algorithm finds prime numbers between any two given numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In 1614, John Napier invented ____ as a way to simplify difficult mathematical computations.

Accepted Answer

A)   algorithms
B)   logarithms
C)   electronic computers
D)   mechanical calculatorsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The operation "Replace i with i - 1" is a(n)  ____ operation.

Accepted Answer

A)   sequential
B)   conditional
C)   iterative
D)   hierarchalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Mechanical devices for performing complex calculations existed prior to the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Automation of mental tasks was part of a movement known as the ____ revolution.

Accepted Answer

A)   industrial
B)   technological
C)   computer
D)   designerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

All problems have algorithmic solutions, but some of the solutions are impractical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Wireless data communications are a fifth-generation innovation in computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The statement: "If the mixture is too dry, then add one-half cup of water to the bowl" is an example of a conditional operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

FORTRAN and COBOL, the first high-level ("natural")  programming languages, appeared during the ____ generation of computing.

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourthE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Computer science is the study and use of computers and computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Computer science is the study and use of computers and computer programs.

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FORTRAN and COBOL, the first high-level ("natural") programming languages, appeared during the ____ generation of computing.

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Automation of mental tasks was part of a movement known as the ____ revolution.

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Mechanical devices for performing complex calculations existed prior to the 20th century.

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Wireless data communications are a fifth-generation innovation in computing.

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The statement: "If the mixture is too dry, then add one-half cup of water to the bowl" is an example of a conditional operation.

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Euclid's algorithm finds prime numbers between any two given numbers.

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All problems have algorithmic solutions, but some of the solutions are impractical.

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In 1614, John Napier invented ____ as a way to simplify difficult mathematical computations.

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Computer science is the study and use of computers and computer programs.

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FORTRAN and COBOL, the first high-level ("natural") programming languages, appeared during the ____ generation of computing.

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Automation of mental tasks was part of a movement known as the ____ revolution.

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Mechanical devices for performing complex calculations existed prior to the 20th century.

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Wireless data communications are a fifth-generation innovation in computing.

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The statement: "If the mixture is too dry, then add one-half cup of water to the bowl" is an example of a conditional operation.

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Euclid's algorithm finds prime numbers between any two given numbers.

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All problems have algorithmic solutions, but some of the solutions are impractical.

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In 1614, John Napier invented ____ as a way to simplify difficult mathematical computations.

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