Computer Science Trivia
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Question 1: Which of the following is a commonly used programming paradigm that emphasizes the use of functions?
Functional Programming
Object-Oriented Programming
Procedural Programming
Logic Programming
Question 2: What does the acronym 'API' stand for in computer science?
Automated Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
Application Protocol Interface
Advanced Programming Interface
Question 3: Which of the following is a common misconception about algorithms?
They are only used in computer science.
They can solve any problem.
They require programming knowledge.
They are always efficient.
Question 4: In which scenario would you most likely use a 'hash table'?
When needing ordered data retrieval
For quick data lookup by key
When handling large datasets sequentially
For storing data in a linear fashion
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of using version control systems like Git?
To enhance code performance
To run automated tests
To compile code
To track changes and collaborate
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'Big O Notation'?
A type of data structure
A programming language syntax
An algorithm's performance in terms of time and space
A method for tracking program errors
Question 7: What is one of the major benefits of using object-oriented programming (OOP)?
It requires less code overall
It is always faster than procedural programming
It eliminates the need for functions
It promotes code reuse through inheritance
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT a key principle of Agile methodology?
Responding to change over following a plan
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Comprehensive documentation