1.1. is the study of computers and computational systems.https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/what-computer-science
2. Computer science is NOT:
2.1. C. Playing computer games
3. Which of these are most likely NOT computing systems?
3.1. C. Books
4. What is a program, and why do computers need programs?
4.1. A set of instructions (or an algorithm) that has been translated into commands a computer can understand (code). page 16
5. What is a computing system? Provide examples of computing systems.
5.1. are the machines that run programs and process information. Examples are desktop computers, laptops, and phones. Many electronic devices are run by PROGRAMS and have small built-in computers for example mobile phones, keyboards, touchscreens, barcode scanners, touchpad etc. page 16
6. 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?
6.1. Impacts of computing. While each of the five concept areas of computer science are used to develop bet ter tools for farmers, the emphasis on how it benefits society makes this an example of impacts of computing. page 19
7. What is the difference between a consumer and a creator?
7.1. Consumers only use programs or content. Creators make the content that consumers use. page 18
8. 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?
8.1. Data and analysis page 18
9. Explain what an algorithm is.
9.1. An algorithm is a list of instructions on how to do something. page 16
