Exam (elaborations)
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Evolution of Health Informatics Test Bank
The historical roots of computer science can be traced to:

a. language development, especially English.

b. mathematics and engineering.

c. library science.

d. medicine and nursing.

ANS: B

The historical roots of computer science can be traced back to mathematics and engineering.

The historical roots of information science began in library science. Language development and

medicine and nursing are not the roots of computer science.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 3

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