computer science

What are some examples of computing innovations?

Mobile computing, Internet of Things, machine learning, data mining, and the impact of social media.

What is data cleaning?

The process of making data uniform without changing its meaning.

What are the differences between structured and unstructured data?

Structured data is organized and easily searchable, while unstructured data is raw and not easily searchable.

What is metadata?

Data about data, such as resolution, author, and name.

What is the base of the Binary number system?

Base-2, where each digit can only be 0 or 1.

What is Lossless Compression?

A method that reduces file size without losing any data.

What is an algorithm?

A sequence of steps designed to accomplish a specific task.

What are the building blocks of algorithms?

Sequencing, selection, and iteration.

What is the purpose of a procedure in programming?

To create reusable blocks of code, allowing for modularity and abstraction.

What does encryption do?

It encodes data to prevent unauthorized access.

What is the role of a DNS in network communication?

It translates domain names to IP addresses.

What does fault tolerance in a system refer to?

The ability to continue operating even if some components fail.