AP CSP Chapter 4 Test Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
Big Data
Answer:
a broad term for datasets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are
inadequate.
Question 2:
Moore's Law
Answer:
a predication made by Gordon Moore in 1965 that computing power will double every
Question 3:
Historically it has been observed that computer processing speeds tend to double every two
years. This is known as:
Boolean's Conjecture
Moore's Law
The "Big Data Effect"
Answer:
1.5-2 years, it has remained more or less true ever since.
Question 4:
d. Powers of 2 Principle
Answer:
b. Moore's Law
Question 5:
When a computer scientist uses the term "Big Data" what do they typically mean?
That a dataset is larger than 5TB which is the common "Big Data" threshold.
That there is so much data it's virtually impossible to process.
There is enough data that traditional data processing applications are inadequate.
It implies that the findings from the data are potentially hugely important for society.
Answer:
c
, Question 6:
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about using search trends as predictors
of future events?
a. Search trends are imperfect predictors of future events that fully represent society at large.
Answer:
c
Question 7:
Which of the following is the most accurate description of what is known as the "digital divide".
The digital divide is about how...
apeople's access to computing and digital technology increases over time through a process of
dividing and growing quickly characteristics.
Answer:
it is often likened to the biological processes of cell growth
bpeople's access to computing and the Internet differs based on socioeconomic or geographic
cpeople's access to computing technology is affected by the fact that newer devices that use
new
protocols makes it more difficult for them to communicate with older devices and technology
dthe amount of data on the Internet is growing so fast that the amount computing power and
time
Question 8:
we have to process it is lagging behind
Answer:
b
Question 9:
One-pager
Answer:
A business/corporate term for a one-page document that summarizes a large issue, topic or
Question 10:
Which of the following statements is the LEAST TRUE about personal data that technology
companies
Answer:
plan.
Question 1:
Big Data
Answer:
a broad term for datasets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are
inadequate.
Question 2:
Moore's Law
Answer:
a predication made by Gordon Moore in 1965 that computing power will double every
Question 3:
Historically it has been observed that computer processing speeds tend to double every two
years. This is known as:
Boolean's Conjecture
Moore's Law
The "Big Data Effect"
Answer:
1.5-2 years, it has remained more or less true ever since.
Question 4:
d. Powers of 2 Principle
Answer:
b. Moore's Law
Question 5:
When a computer scientist uses the term "Big Data" what do they typically mean?
That a dataset is larger than 5TB which is the common "Big Data" threshold.
That there is so much data it's virtually impossible to process.
There is enough data that traditional data processing applications are inadequate.
It implies that the findings from the data are potentially hugely important for society.
Answer:
c
, Question 6:
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about using search trends as predictors
of future events?
a. Search trends are imperfect predictors of future events that fully represent society at large.
Answer:
c
Question 7:
Which of the following is the most accurate description of what is known as the "digital divide".
The digital divide is about how...
apeople's access to computing and digital technology increases over time through a process of
dividing and growing quickly characteristics.
Answer:
it is often likened to the biological processes of cell growth
bpeople's access to computing and the Internet differs based on socioeconomic or geographic
cpeople's access to computing technology is affected by the fact that newer devices that use
new
protocols makes it more difficult for them to communicate with older devices and technology
dthe amount of data on the Internet is growing so fast that the amount computing power and
time
Question 8:
we have to process it is lagging behind
Answer:
b
Question 9:
One-pager
Answer:
A business/corporate term for a one-page document that summarizes a large issue, topic or
Question 10:
Which of the following statements is the LEAST TRUE about personal data that technology
companies
Answer:
plan.
