Digital Information
The Internet
Data Representation
Number Systems
Random
100

A base 10 number with ten possible different digits

Decimal Number

100

The unique number assigned to each device on the internet 

IP Address

100

This term is used for the small part of a message that also contains information about where it came from and where it is going.

Packet

100

Convert the binary string to decimal form:

111111

63

100

Data about data

Metadata

200

A base 2 number with two possible different digits

Binary Number

200

A protocol for sending data across the internet that assigns unique numbers to each connected device

Internet Protocol (IP)

200

What is the name of the cyber attack in which the attack prevents authorized users from accessing a system.

Denial of Service

(DoS)

200

Calculate the following arithmetic operation in Binary:

11111 (Base 2) + 22 (Base 10)

110101

200

Data that changes discreetly through a finite set of possible values

Digital Data

300

Error from attempting to represent a number that is too large

or

- Choose a team that will lose 300 points.

Overflow Error

300

A type of computer that forwards data across a network

Router

300

When multiple paths exist between two point, the system is....

- If you get this right, deduct 100 points from any other team.

Fault Tolerant 

300

Convert the below to letters using ASCII table 

72 (Base 10) 1001001 (Base 2)

HI

300

Data with values that change continuously, or smoothly, over time

Analog Data

400

Error from attempting to represent a number that is too precise. The value is rounded. 

Represent the decimal number below in binary and you will get +200 

2.25 

Round-off Error

10.01


400

The inclusion of extra components so that a system can continue to work even if individual components fail, for example by having more than one path between any two connected devices in a network

Redundancy

400

Convert the binary string to decimal form:

11011011

219

400

How many total numbers can be represented with an 8-bit binary (base-2) system?

256

400

A process for creating a digital representation of analog data by measuring the analog data at regular intervals

Sampling

500

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something without losing any information. The process is reversible.

Lossless Compression

500

A process that allows a system to continue to function even in the event of individual component failures. This is important because elements of complex systems like a computer network fail at unexpected times, often in groups 

Faut Tolerant

500

Convert the hexadecimal string to decimal form:

3E2A

15,914

500

Your computer uses 7 bits to represent decimal numbers (0, 1, 2, 3 and so on) in binary. What is the SMALLEST number for which an overflow error occur?

128

500

A system of rules that govern the behavior of some system.

Protocols 

600

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something in which some information is lost or thrown away. This process is not reversible. 


Lossy Compression

Bonus (+100): Give an example of a lossy compression


600

Data added to packets to help route them through the network and reassemble the original message

Packet Metadata

600

How much of the AP exam's weight is the multiple choice section?

Bonus: +200 

70%

600

How many bits are required to encode and store an image that is 25 pixels wide and 35 pixels tall, using 3 bits per pixel?

2,625

600

Random facts collected for analysis.

Data

700

A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose

Or 

Sing a song to get the points

Computing System

700

A protocol for sending packets that does error-checking to ensure all packets are received and properly ordered

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

700

How much time is given to complete the AP exam's performance task?

Bonus: +100

At least 12 hours.

700

The mathematical formula for calculating the lossless

compression rate?

(1- ((Compressed file size + dictionary file size)/ original file size)) * 100 %

700

Imagine that you have a y-bit memory block, which can store q numbers.

If two bits are added to the memory block of a total of y+2 bits,  how many numbers can be stored now?

Lucky you! get twice the points for answering this question right

4q

800

A group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data

Lucky you!! You get to choose another question if you don't know the answer

Computing Network

800

The HTTPS & DNS protocols rely on which internet layer

Or 

20 push-ups


TCP/IP

800

A legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution.

Copyright

800

Given the following lossless compression values, the lossless compression rate is equal to -----

Compressed text size: 145 bytes

Dictionary size: 30 bytes

Original text size: 240 bytes

27.08%

800

Sharing data with others so they can analyze it.
Publicly available data shared by governments, organizers, and others

OR 

The names of the two people who invented the internet

Open Source

Bob Kahn & Vint Cerf

900

A machine that can run a program, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors

Computing Device

900

The system responsible for translating domain names like example.com into IP addresses

Answer the question below as well to get extra 100 P

The difference between GET & POST requests

The Domain Name System (DNS)

900

A general representation of something -- of some person or place or event or process; Extracts common features from specific examples in order to generalize concepts. 

Words, symbols, maps, and models are all examples.

If answered correctly: You can steal 100 points from another team 

Abstraction 

900

Consider the number 654321 with an unknown base.

Which of the following are possible bases for this number?

3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,16,24

7,8,9,10,12,16,24

900

The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.

Bandwidth

1000

The series of connections between computing devices on a network starting with a sender and ending with a receiver

Path

1000

A protocol for computers to request and share the pages that make up the world wide web on the Internet

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

1000

The concept that revolves around differing access to computing devices and the Internet, based on geographic, or demographic characteristics

Propose one solution to reduce the ------------ and get 100 points 

Digital Divide

1000

ASCII allows representation for

2 attempts are allowed for answering this question

256 different characters.

1000

The rate at which data is downloaded or uploaded in a network

Bitrate