AP AP Computer Science & Technology 3

Question 1

What does the term 'pseudocode' refer to in AP Computer Science?

Accepted Answer

An informal, high-level description of an algorithm's logic

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Code written in Python

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Encrypted program code

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Code that contains errors

Question 2

In AP CS Principles, which of the following is an example of a heuristic?

Accepted Answer

An approximate solution strategy that is fast but may not be perfect

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A guaranteed optimal solution

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A random guess

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A mathematical proof

Question 3

What is the role of an operating system on a computer?

Accepted Answer

To manage hardware resources and provide services to application software

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To browse the internet

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To compile code

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To store user files permanently

Question 4

Which type of error occurs when a program runs but produces incorrect results?

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Logic error

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Syntax error

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Runtime error

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Compilation error

Question 5

What does 'open source' software mean?

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Software whose source code is publicly available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute

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Software that costs no money

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Software made by a government

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Software that requires no installation

Question 6

In computing, what is a byte?

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A unit of 8 bits

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A single binary digit (0 or 1)

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A unit of 1,000 bits

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A single character in ASCII