Question 1

Explain the significance of the Von Neumann architecture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the significance of the Von Neumann...

Question 2

In 1672, a French philosopher and mathematician designed and built one of the first mechanical calculators named the ____ that could do addition and subtraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pascaline 
B)  Leibniz Wheel 
C)  abacus 
D)  TI-85

Question 3

The Analytic Engine was the first computing device to use the base-2 binary numbering system. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are embedded systems?...

Question 5

According to Norman Gibbs' and Allen Tucker's definition of computer science, the central concept in computer science is the compiler. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When an operation is unambiguous, we call it a primitive operation, or simply a primitive of the computing agent carrying out the algorithm.

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(n) iterative operation. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Charles Babbage gave up on his second ____________________ because the current technology could not support his project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Charles Babbage gave up on his second...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial 
B)  technological 
C)  computer 
D)  designer

Exam 1: An Introduction to Computer Science

Explain the significance of the Von Neumann architecture.

In 1672, a French philosopher and mathematician designed and built one of the first mechanical calculators named the ____ that could do addition and subtraction.

The Analytic Engine was the first computing device to use the base-2 binary numbering system. _________________________

What are embedded systems?

According to Norman Gibbs' and Allen Tucker's definition of computer science, the central concept in computer science is the compiler. _________________________

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

When an operation is unambiguous, we call it a primitive operation, or simply a primitive of the computing agent carrying out the algorithm.

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

Charles Babbage gave up on his second ____________________ because the current technology could not support his project.

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