Chapter 1 review

1. Computer scientists have created systems that help farmers produce more food for society. This advancement most closely represents which of the five concept areas of computer science?

1.1. Computing systems are one or more computing devices. They include laptops, tablets, and other devices that are run by programs. (page 22)

2. What is the difference between a consumer and a creator?

2.1. Computing systems are one or more computing devices. They include laptops, tablets, and other devices that are run by programs. (page 22)

3. What is a group of connected computers called?

3.1. A network, or computer network (page 22)

4. Reviewing a collection of student scores from an exam to understand how well the class did is an example of which concept area of computer science?

4.1. Data and analysis (page 22)

5. Explain what an algorithm is.

5.1. An algorithm is a list of instructions on how to do something. (page 22)

6. What is computer science?

6.1. Computer science is the study of using computers to solve problems. (page 22)

7. Which of these are most likely NOT computing systems?

7.1. A. Cell phones B. Newer TVs C. Books D. Electronic readers

7.1.1. C. books is not computing systems (page 22)

8. What is a program, and why do computers need programs?

8.1. A program is a set of instructions that has been coded into a language that a computer can understand. Without programs, computers wouldn’t understand what we want them to do. (page 22)

9. Computer science is NOT:

9.1. A. Studying interesting questions like how to make deliveries faster using an algorithm B. Building a computing system as a solution to a problem C. Playing computer games D. Understanding how a new computer technology could negatively impact people

9.1.1. C. Playing computer games (page 22)

10. What is a computing system? Provide examples of computing systems.

10.1. Computing systems are one or more computing devices. They include laptops, tablets, and other devices that are run by programs. (page 22)