Ecole Supérieure de Comptabilité et de Finances de Constantine

Computer Science
Dr. Esma MAATOUGUI
[email protected]

Dr. Maatougui Esma

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Introduction to
Computer Science
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How does a
Basic notion computer work? Network & security
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Information Computer science Computer

(Informatique) (Ordinateur )
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Q1. Data represents concrete or abstract content that has

meaning in a given context.
 true
 False !!!
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R1. Data represents concrete or abstract content that has

meaning in a given context.
 true
 False

information represents concrete or abstract content that has

meaning in a given context.
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Q2. Information can take several forms.

 true
 False !!!
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R2. Information can take several forms.

 true
 False

picture sound Video Text Symbols

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Q3. Data and information are related concepts, but they

have distinct meanings
 true
 False !!!
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R3. Data and information are related concepts, but they have
distinct meanings
 true
 False

Data refers to raw, unorganized facts and figures, such as

numbers, text, images.
Information is a data or a set of data that has been organized
and interpreted in a meaningful way.
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Q4. Processing is a series of operations performed to transform data

into results. In computer science, this operation is done :
 Manually
 Automatically !!
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R4. Processing is a series of operations performed to transform data

into results. In computer science, this operation is done :
 Manually
 Automatically
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Q5. The term ”computing science” , ”Informatique” in French

language represents the combination of the words ’Information’
and ’Automatic’.
 true
 false!!
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R5. The term ”computing science” , ”Informatique” in French

language represents the combination of the words ’Information’
and ’Automatic’.
 true
 false
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Q6. Storage of information involves transmitting data from a sender

to a receiver through various means such as cables, radio waves,
optical fibers, or wireless signals..
 true
 false!!
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R6. Storage of information involves transmitting data from a sender

to a receiver through various means such as cables, radio waves,
optical fibers, or wireless signals..
 true
 False

Information transmission involves transmitting data from a sender

to a receiver through various means ….
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Q7. Information processing encompasses activities like collecting,

organizing, manipulating, interpreting, and presenting data to
extract knowledge or conclusions.
 true
 false!!
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R7. Information processing encompasses activities like collecting,

organizing, manipulating, interpreting, and presenting data to
extract knowledge or conclusions.
 true
 false
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Q8. What is the main function of a computer?

 Browsing the Internet
 Processing data
 Printing documents
 Creating networks
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R8. What is the main function of a computer?

 Browsing the Internet
 Processing data
 Printing documents
 Creating networks
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Q9. When a computer processes data, it does so according to:

 A random process
 A program specifying instructions
 Undefined algorithms
 Manual operations
 Voice commands
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R9. When a computer processes data, it does so according to:

 A random process
 A program specifying instructions
 Undefined algorithms
 Manual operations
 Voice commands
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Q10. What part do computers play in modern society?

 They are useless(inutiles)
 They focus only on games
 They are essential in education, commerce and research
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R10. What part do computers play in modern society?

 They are useless(inutiles)
 They focus only on games
 They are essential in education, commerce and research
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Q11. What manual calculating tool was used before the 20th
century?
 The calculator
 The abacus
 The computer
 The binary system
 The typewriter
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R11. What manual calculating tool was used before the 20th
century?
 The calculator
 The abacus
 The computer
 The binary system
 The typewriter
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Q12. Who formalized the concept of the Turing machine in 1936?

 Ada Lovelace
 Alan Turing
 Blaise Pascal
 Bill Gates
 John von Neumann
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R12. Who formalized the concept of the Turing machine in 1936?

 Ada Lovelace
 Alan Turing
 Blaise Pascal
 Bill Gates
 John von Neumann
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Q13. What device was the first general-purpose electronic

computer?
 Colossus
 IBM PC
 Altair 8800
 ENIAC
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R13. What device was the first general-purpose electronic

computer?
 Colossus
 IBM PC
 Altair 8800
 ENIAC
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Q14. What programming language was developed in the 1950s?

 HTML
 LISP
 Python
 C++
 Java
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R14. What programming language was developed in the 1950s?

 HTML
 LISP
 Python
 C++
 Java
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Q15. In what year was the World Wide Web invented?

 1995
 1989
 2000
 2005
 1991
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R15. In what year was the World Wide Web invented?

 1995
 1989
 2000
 2005
 1991
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Q16. What technology is part of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

 Dedicated servers
 Search engines
 Desktop computers
 Social networks
 Connected devices like smart refrigerators
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R16. What technology is part of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

 Dedicated servers
 Search engines
 Desktop computers
 Social networks
 Connected devices like smart refrigerators
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Q17. Which field has been largely influenced by developments in

computer science?
 No field has been influenced
 Education
 Transportation
 All of the above
 Agriculture
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R17. Which field has been largely influenced by developments in

computer science?
 No field has been influenced
 Education
 Transportation
 All of the above
 Agriculture
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Q18. What is the primary design intention of microcomputers?

 To be connected to mainframes
 To serve multiple users simultaneously
 To process large amounts of data
 To execute programs at high speed
 To serve individual users originally
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R18. What is the primary design intention of microcomputers?

 To be connected to mainframes
 To serve multiple users simultaneously
 To process large amounts of data
 To execute programs at high speed
 To serve individual users originally
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Q19. Which type of computer generally processes and stores more

data than a microcomputer?
 Personal digital assistants
 Desktop computers
 Mini computers
 Supercomputers
 Mainframe computers
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R19. Which type of computer generally processes and stores more

data than a microcomputer?
 Personal digital assistants
 Desktop computers
 Mini computers
 Supercomputers
 Mainframe computers
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Q20. In which environments are mini computers typically used?

 Desktop environments in industries, research organizations,
colleges, and universities
 As handheld devices
 Personal use only
 High-volume data environments
 Supercomputing environments
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R20. In which environments are mini computers typically used?

 Desktop environments in industries, research organizations,
colleges, and universities
 As handheld devices
 Personal use only
 High-volume data environments
 Supercomputing environments
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Q21. What is a characteristic feature of mainframe computers?

 Designed for single-process execution
 Compact size compared to microcomputers
 The lowest cost option among computer types
 Primarily for personal use
 High-speed processing of multiple simultaneous programs
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R21. What is a characteristic feature of mainframe computers?

 Designed for single-process execution
 Compact size compared to microcomputers
 The lowest cost option among computer types
 Primarily for personal use
 High-speed processing of multiple simultaneous programs
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Q22. Supercomputers are best described as:

 High-speed machines for scientific and engineering problems
 The most cost-effective computers
 Multi-user systems like mini computers
 Less powerful than mainframes
 Designed for desktop applications
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R22. Supercomputers are best described as:

 High-speed machines for scientific and engineering problems
 The most cost-effective computers
 Multi-user systems like mini computers
 Less powerful than mainframes
 Designed for desktop applications
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Q23. Which type of computer is known for being low-cost and

small?
 Super computers
 Micro computers
 Servers
 Mini computers
 Mainframe computers
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R23. Which type of computer is known for being low-cost and

small?
 Super computers
 Micro computers
 Servers
 Mini computers
 Mainframe computers
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Q24. What is an embedded computer?

 A type of desktop computer
 A computer used for gaming
 A computer integrated into a larger device to perform specific
functions
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R24. What is an embedded computer?

 A type of desktop computer
 A computer used for gaming
 A computer integrated into a larger device to perform specific
functions
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Q25. Which of the following is NOT a typical use case for embedded
computers?
 Industrial machines
 Cars
 Medical devices
 Home appliances
 High-performance gaming
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R25. Which of the following is NOT a typical use case for embedded
computers?
 Industrial machines
 Cars
 Medical devices
 Home appliances
 High-performance gaming