Unit One: Computers
An input device
Mouse
Keyboard
Camera
Microphone
A step by step process that can be followed
Algorithm
This is what we call a number in binary code
Decimal
What are the 2 possible values in binary code?
zero and one!
ECS stands for _____________.
Exploring Computer Science
The software that controls hardware and software resources
Operating System
The four steps to the problem solving process
Understand the Problem
Make a plan
Carry out the plan
Review and reflect
the most fundamental unit of data in computing, representing a single logical state that can be either 0 or 1, on or off, true or false, representing the smallest piece of information a computer processes or stores
Bit
write the following binary code as a decimal:
11010
26
Name three job titles in the computer science industry
Data scientist
Software tester
Web developer
Systems Analyst
Business Analyst
Network Architect
Software Engineer
Software Developer
Something a computer cannot do
Empathize
Feel Emotion
There are two types of computer searches. Binary and___
Linear
_______ bits make a byte. ________ bits make a nibble
8,4
Write the following binary as a decimal
1111001
121
This level of degree is most commonly required for a computer science job
Master's Degree
Name one way you can ensure a website you are looking at is a reliable source
check for bias, learn about the author, domain type, evaluate politcal leanings in the website
What is the decimal number for 00000111
14
This term describes when false information is spread, often withut knowing
Misinformation
Translate the decimal, 157 to binary code
10011101
The average salary for a software developer compared to the national average ($47,060).
Over double! ($105,590)
The four functions of a computer
Receive Input
Process Information
Store Information
Produce Output
given the number of bits, how can you find the possible combinations of 0's and 1's that are possible
2 to the power of the number of bits
Name a computer science pioneer and their contribution to computer science!
various answers
Translate the decimal, 359 to binary code
101100111
One of the top three universities worldwide that teach computer science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - US
Stanford University - US
University of Oxford - UK