Introduction to Computer Science
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OpenStax Introduction to Computer Science Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Information science is an interdisciplinary field studying information technologies and
systems as they relate to __________.
A. people, organizations, and networks
B. organizations, networks, and societies
C. people, organizations, and societies *
D. people, networks, and societies
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
2. The demand for data scientists is becoming increasingly important as more and more
research and business contexts involve analyzing __________, or very large datasets that
are not easily processed using spreadsheets.
A. big data *
B. infinite data
C. super data sets
D. databases of databases
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Difficult
Bloom’s: Understand
3. What subset of artificial intelligence relies on algorithms and data to make it possible for
artificial intelligence to learn by mimicking how humans learn?
A. image processing
B. machine intelligence
C. human machine processing
D. machine learning *
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
4. __________ refers to applying computing concepts and technologies to advance scientific
research and practical applications of science knowledge.
A. Data science
B. Natural science
C. Computational science *
D. Theoretical science
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
5. You write a new software program that applies cutting-edge methods to solve a problem.
The program you created is an example of __________.
A. discovery
B. invention *
C. innovation
D. new theorem
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Difficult
Bloom’s: Analyze
6. What subfield of computer science emphasizes how problems can be solved with
computers as well as the practices and processes that can help people design more
effective software solutions?
A. computer engineering
B. information sciences
C. data sciences
D. software engineering *
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
7. Memory in the ENIAC was implemented by __________.
A. transistors
B. vacuum tubes *
C. quantum qubits
D. wireless signals
LO: 01.1.1
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
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OpenStax Introduction to Computer Science Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
8. What subfield of computer science emphasizes the social aspects of computation?
A. artificial intelligence
B. human factors engineering
C. human-computer interaction *
D. human thinking and theory
LO: 01.1.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
9. A computer program is the implementation of __________.
A. software
B. mathematics
C. algorithms *
D. theories
LO: 01.1.2
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
10. What term is defined as “AI algorithm architecture that emphasizes connections between
artificial ‘neurons’ whose behavior and values change in response to stimulus or input”?
A. machine learning
B. image processing
C. human intelligence analysis
D. neural network *
LO: 01.3.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
11. What piece of hardware is deemed the computer’s brain?
A. memory
B. processor *
C. storage
D. network
LO: 01.3.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember
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, Introduction to Computer Science
OpenStax Introduction to Computer Science Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Information science is an interdisciplinary field studying information technologies and
systems as they relate to __________.
A. people, organizations, and networks
B. organizations, networks, and societies
C. people, organizations, and societies *
D. people, networks, and societies
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
2. The demand for data scientists is becoming increasingly important as more and more
research and business contexts involve analyzing __________, or very large datasets that
are not easily processed using spreadsheets.
A. big data *
B. infinite data
C. super data sets
D. databases of databases
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Difficult
Bloom’s: Understand
3. What subset of artificial intelligence relies on algorithms and data to make it possible for
artificial intelligence to learn by mimicking how humans learn?
A. image processing
B. machine intelligence
C. human machine processing
D. machine learning *
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
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OpenStax Introduction to Computer Science Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
4. __________ refers to applying computing concepts and technologies to advance scientific
research and practical applications of science knowledge.
A. Data science
B. Natural science
C. Computational science *
D. Theoretical science
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
5. You write a new software program that applies cutting-edge methods to solve a problem.
The program you created is an example of __________.
A. discovery
B. invention *
C. innovation
D. new theorem
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Difficult
Bloom’s: Analyze
6. What subfield of computer science emphasizes how problems can be solved with
computers as well as the practices and processes that can help people design more
effective software solutions?
A. computer engineering
B. information sciences
C. data sciences
D. software engineering *
LO: 01.2.3
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
7. Memory in the ENIAC was implemented by __________.
A. transistors
B. vacuum tubes *
C. quantum qubits
D. wireless signals
LO: 01.1.1
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom’s: Understand
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, Introduction to Computer Science
OpenStax Introduction to Computer Science Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Science
8. What subfield of computer science emphasizes the social aspects of computation?
A. artificial intelligence
B. human factors engineering
C. human-computer interaction *
D. human thinking and theory
LO: 01.1.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
9. A computer program is the implementation of __________.
A. software
B. mathematics
C. algorithms *
D. theories
LO: 01.1.2
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
10. What term is defined as “AI algorithm architecture that emphasizes connections between
artificial ‘neurons’ whose behavior and values change in response to stimulus or input”?
A. machine learning
B. image processing
C. human intelligence analysis
D. neural network *
LO: 01.3.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Understand
11. What piece of hardware is deemed the computer’s brain?
A. memory
B. processor *
C. storage
D. network
LO: 01.3.1
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember
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