Fundamentals of
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Halloween
100
What is the primary purpose of comments inside a computer program?
To explain code to humans
100
Name a food that the new Promenade Cafe has that the Patio Cafe doesn't!
Pizza, Yogurt
100
What fundamental operation gives you the slope of a curve at any given point and represents the instantaneous rate of change?
A derivative
100
Grab a teammate and complete this skit with enthusiasm!
"GG..._______"
frickin ez 😝
hey don't say that!
frickin ez 😝
100
What is consistently ranked as the most popular trick-or-treat candy in the U.S.?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
200
What computer science concept occurs when a function repeatedly calls itself to break down a larger problem into smaller steps?
Recursion
200
What event is happening February 5-7, 2027 at IVC?
LaserHacks
200
Evaluate the indefinite integral using u-substitution: ∫2xcos(x2)dx
sin(x2)+C
200
What 2014 internet challenge had people dumping water on their heads to raise money and awareness for ALS research?
Ice Bucket Challenge
200
Before pumpkins became the classic choice, what vegetable was originally carved into jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland?
Turnips (or Potatoes)
300
What control structure do programmers use to repeat a block of code.
A loop
300
Who is the professor that teaches C/C++ at IVC?
Professor Salviani
300
What mathematical constant is equal to approximately 2.71828?
e (Euler's number)
300
What South Korean drama became Netflix's most-watched series of all time in 2021?
Squid Game
300
Which famous chocolate bar was named after its creator’s family horse?
Snickers
400
At the beginning of web addresses, what does the acronym "HTTP" stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
400
What percent discount do students receive on campus meal purchases with the ASIVC Access Fee?
10%
400
A bag contains 3 red marbles and 2 blue marbles. If you draw two marbles at random without replacement, what is the probability that both marbles are red?
0.3 or 3/10 or 30%
400
Answer and demonstrate: what 2016 dance created by "Backpack Kid" involved swinging your arms back and forth quickly around your hips?
The Floss (or Flossing)
400
What three colors make up the classic layers of traditional Candy Corn, starting from the bottom base to the tip?
Yellow, Orange, White
500
In C++, what special library name do you have to include at the very top of your file so the program knows how to display text and take input?
<iostream>
500
How many Full-Time Faculty Math Instructors does IVC have?
14
500
How many unique arrangements (permutations) can you make using all the letters in the word "DATA"?
12
500
Which pop icon famously wore a dress made entirely of raw beef to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
500
In Mary Shelley's original 1818 novel, what is the official name given to Frankenstein's monster?
He doesn't have a name (he is referred to as "the monster" or "creature". Frankenstein is the scientist's name!