AP CSP Exam Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
Which of the following is not a common number system utilized in the representation of
data?
A) Base 32
B) Base 10
C) Base 2
D) Base 16 - ANSWER Base 32
Convert 24base8 to decimal - ANSWER 20
Which base(s) can't be used for 18?
I. Base 10
2. Base 2
3. Base 8
4. Base 16 - ANSWER Base 8
Convert RGB values of (0, 255, 213) to hexadecimal - ANSWER #00FFD5
What is the largest number? 100 (decimal), 7B (hexadecimal), 1011010 (binary)? -
ANSWER 7B
How can we easily eliminate a multiple choice function that seems to be doing
something? - ANSWER Look for variables in the code that are changing, if you see a
change in a necessary variable, you can eliminate that answer.
When is a heuristic algorithm most practical? - ANSWER When a problem cannot be
solved in a reasonable time but an approximate solution will suffice.
How many more values can be represented with 64 bit hardware instead of 32 bit
hardware? - ANSWER 2^32 times as many values can be represented
How can we effectively switch variables in an already created program? - ANSWER
Use a substitute to keep track of what variables are which.
How does code execute? - ANSWER Always in order from top down.
What is a limitation of using a simulation instead of a real world event? - ANSWER
Computer simulations usually make simplifying assumptions about the real-world object
or the system being modeled.
What do digital certificates do in a web browser? - ANSWER Digital certificates verify
the ownership of encrypted keys used in secured communication.
Answers(RATED A+)
Which of the following is not a common number system utilized in the representation of
data?
A) Base 32
B) Base 10
C) Base 2
D) Base 16 - ANSWER Base 32
Convert 24base8 to decimal - ANSWER 20
Which base(s) can't be used for 18?
I. Base 10
2. Base 2
3. Base 8
4. Base 16 - ANSWER Base 8
Convert RGB values of (0, 255, 213) to hexadecimal - ANSWER #00FFD5
What is the largest number? 100 (decimal), 7B (hexadecimal), 1011010 (binary)? -
ANSWER 7B
How can we easily eliminate a multiple choice function that seems to be doing
something? - ANSWER Look for variables in the code that are changing, if you see a
change in a necessary variable, you can eliminate that answer.
When is a heuristic algorithm most practical? - ANSWER When a problem cannot be
solved in a reasonable time but an approximate solution will suffice.
How many more values can be represented with 64 bit hardware instead of 32 bit
hardware? - ANSWER 2^32 times as many values can be represented
How can we effectively switch variables in an already created program? - ANSWER
Use a substitute to keep track of what variables are which.
How does code execute? - ANSWER Always in order from top down.
What is a limitation of using a simulation instead of a real world event? - ANSWER
Computer simulations usually make simplifying assumptions about the real-world object
or the system being modeled.
What do digital certificates do in a web browser? - ANSWER Digital certificates verify
the ownership of encrypted keys used in secured communication.
