APCSP Creating Computational Artifacts

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary purpose of creating a computational artifact in computer science?

Accepted Answer

To share and communicate information effectively

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To organize and store data

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To test the functionality of code

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To hide the complexity of a system

Question 2

When developing a website, which of the following programming languages is primarily used to design the structure of the page?

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HTML

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Java

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Python

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JavaScript

Question 3

Which of the following is the best description of a “user interface” (UI)?

Accepted Answer

The layout and design elements that allow users to interact with a software program

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A part of the code that controls database access

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The server that hosts a web application

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The backend logic that processes data

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of creating a computational artifact in the context of mobile app development?

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Creating a wireframe to design the user interface

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Writing an algorithm to solve a problem

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Testing the app on different devices

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Debugging the app to find and fix errors

Question 5

What is the primary role of version control systems like Git when creating a computational artifact?

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To track changes in the code and collaborate with other developers

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To test the app’s performance

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To create a user-friendly interface

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To optimize the app’s algorithm for faster execution