BCS Introduction to Bachelor of Computer Science Degree 4

Question 1

Which accreditation body specifically evaluates computing programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ABET

Answer

ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredits computing programs including Computer Science degrees in the US.

Question 2

What distinguishes a compiled language from an interpreted language?

Accepted Answer

Compiled languages translate all code to machine code before execution, while interpreted languages execute code line-by-line at runtime

Answer

A compiler translates the entire source program into machine code before execution, whereas an interpreter processes and runs code line-by-line.

Question 3

Which course in a BCS program would specifically address how hardware components interact with software?

Accepted Answer

Computer Organization and Architecture

Answer

Computer Organization and Architecture examines CPU design, memory hierarchy, and how software instructions are executed by hardware.

Question 4

A student interested in building mobile applications would most benefit from electives in:

Accepted Answer

Mobile and Web Application Development

Answer

Mobile and Web Application Development electives teach frameworks, APIs, and design patterns specific to mobile and web platforms.

Question 5

Which concept in computer science refers to the property that a system continues to function correctly even when some components fail?

Accepted Answer

Fault tolerance

Answer

Fault tolerance is the ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of component failures.

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