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- 1. Multiple Choice
An _______________ is a precise,step by step set of instructions to perform a specific task.
task
sequence
sub-tasks
algorithm
- 2. Multiple Choice
The physical components that make up a computing system, computer, or computing device
software
data
device
hardware
- 3. Multiple Choice
Programs that run on a computer system, computer, or other computing device
software
hardware
data
peripheral device
- 4. Multiple Choice
A systematic approach to problem solving that is often used to find and resolve a problem, error, or fault within software or a computer system
visual programming language
comprehensiveness
bias
troubleshooting
- 5. Multiple Choice
Information that is collected and used for reference or analysis. It can be digital or non-digital
digital
device
data
algorithm
- 6. Multiple Choice
The use of two or more processors (cores, computers) in combination to solve a single problem
programming
parallelization
computational thinking
data
- 7. Multiple Choice
The process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main idea. By hiding details irrelevant to the question at hand and bringing together related and useful details, abstraction reduces complexity and allows one to focus on the problem.
data
algorithm
programming
abstraction
- 8. Multiple Choice
For sale - Limium Camera
14 megapixels - digital zoom
Bought 2 months ago but never used
Phone Miriam: 989034521
The advert says that the camera:
is a new model
hasn't been turned on
was used for 2 months
- 9. Multiple Choice
As computer chips have been manufactured smaller and smaller in size, there has been an increase in the loss of energy as electricity "leaks" out of the tightly packed wires in the chips. What is the most likely goal of those working to improve the computer chips?
finding a new color for the chips
finding a way to keep the wires insulated
finding a way to make the chips softer
finding a way to make the wires thicker
- 10. Multiple Choice
Jack plans to test several new designs of toy cars. He brainstorms about design variables that will affect how the cars move. Which of the following could be variable to consider in his design?
mass of cars
size of cars
shape of cars
all of these
- 11. Multiple Choice
An example of an adaptive form of technology is the text telephone (TTY) which converts typed characters into tones that can be transmitted over a telephone line. Text telephones allow deaf and speech impaired individuals to communicate relatively quickly over long distances.
Adaptive products are...
products that have been modified from their original design in order to be accessible to people with disabilities.
products that have not gone through any type of design modification since they were invented
products that have been modified from their original design in order to work faster and more efficiently
products that are difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to use
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following questions is most important for a society to consider when deciding whether to use a new form of technology?
will it be useful to other societies?
what are the environmental, health, and economic costs and benefits of the technology?
how long should the warranty be for products containing the technology?
is the person who invented the technology a citizen of the society?
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