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Take the Terminology Assessment Quiz

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What is the term for a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem in computing?
Compiler
Algorithm
Protocol
Syntax
An algorithm is a defined sequence of instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem. Protocols govern communications, syntax defines structure, and a compiler translates code.
What does the term "photosynthesis" refer to?
The breakdown of sugar to release energy
The movement of water through plant roots
The process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy in plants
The loss of water vapor from leaves
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants capture light energy to synthesize sugars. The other processes describe respiration, water uptake, and transpiration.
Which term describes the division of a market into distinct subsets of customers?
Product lifecycle
Diversification
Market penetration
Market segmentation
Market segmentation divides a broader market into groups of customers with shared characteristics. Penetration, diversification, and lifecycle describe different marketing strategies.
What is the technical term for the process by which a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?
Apoptosis
Cytokinesis
Meiosis
Mitosis
Mitosis is the division of a cell nucleus resulting in two genetically identical cells. Meiosis produces gametes, cytokinesis is the cytoplasm division, and apoptosis is programmed cell death.
In IT, what term describes preparing to restore systems and data after a major failure?
Disaster recovery
Risk assessment
Backup rotation
Data mining
Disaster recovery refers to the strategies and processes to restore IT operations after an outage. Risk assessment evaluates potential threats, backup rotation manages media, and data mining analyzes data patterns.
Which of the following is an example of an initialism?
Scuba
Laser
NASA
CPU
CPU is pronounced by saying each letter (an initialism). NASA, laser, and scuba are acronyms pronounced as words.
In finance, what does the abbreviation "ROI" stand for?
Return of income
Ratio of investment
Return on investment
Rate of interest
ROI measures the gain or loss generated relative to the investment's cost. The other options misuse parts of the abbreviation.
Which term best describes the process of combining data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive view?
Data visualization
Data mining
Data aggregation
Data wrangling
Data aggregation collects and summarizes information from different sources. Mining discovers patterns, visualization presents data graphically, and wrangling cleans and transforms data.
In project management, what is the primary use of a Gantt chart?
Tracking project budget
Scheduling tasks over time
Assessing risks
Allocating resources
A Gantt chart visually represents tasks and timelines. Budget, risk, and resource data are typically tracked in other project management tools.
Which term refers to the likelihood and impact of uncertain future events?
Opportunity
Risk
Issue
Milestone
Risk involves the probability and consequences of unknown events. Issues are current problems, opportunities are favorable circumstances, and milestones mark progress points.
Which data structure maps unique keys to values in Python?
Dictionary
Set
Tuple
List
A dictionary stores key-value pairs with unique keys. Lists are ordered collections, tuples are immutable sequences, and sets are unordered unique collections.
What does "latency" refer to in network performance?
The variation in packet arrival times
The maximum capacity of a network link
The amount of data transferred per second
The delay before data transfer begins
Latency is the time delay from sending a packet to its receipt. Throughput measures data rate, bandwidth is capacity, and jitter is variation in delay.
In statistics, which measure of central tendency is defined as the middle value in an ordered data set?
Mode
Mean
Median
Variance
The median is the midpoint of an ordered list of values. The mean is the average, the mode is the most frequent value, and variance measures dispersion.
In digital marketing, what does "SEO" stand for?
Secure encryption option
Search engine optimization
Social engagement optimization
Standard event ordering
SEO improves website visibility in search engine results. The other options do not match the common marketing acronym.
In human resources, what does "KPI" represent?
Known performance index
Knowledge process integration
Key performance indicator
Key project indicator
KPIs are metrics used to evaluate success against objectives. The other options misinterpret the abbreviation.
What is the key difference between encryption and hashing in data security?
Hashing uses keys; encryption is keyless
Encryption is reversible; hashing is not
Encryption is faster than hashing
Encryption always uses salts; hashing never does
Encryption transforms data into a reversible format using keys. Hashing produces a one-way fixed-length output that cannot be reversed to the original data.
In concurrent computing, which term describes execution where tasks make progress independently but may not run simultaneously?
Serialization
Synchronization
Parallelism
Concurrency
Concurrency allows multiple tasks to overlap in execution timelines. Parallelism specifically requires simultaneous execution on multiple processors.
Which software design pattern involves an object controlling access to another object?
Singleton pattern
Proxy pattern
Observer pattern
Factory pattern
The proxy pattern provides a surrogate or placeholder to control access to another object. Singleton ensures one instance, observer handles notifications, and factory creates objects.
In epidemiology, what does the term "incidence rate" measure?
The total number of existing cases at a specific time
The death rate in a population
The ratio of recovered to active cases
The number of new cases in a population over a period of time
Incidence rate tracks new cases per population within a defined time. Prevalence measures existing cases, and mortality and recovery ratios are different metrics.
What is the term for a probability distribution in which the mean, median, and mode are all equal?
Skewed distribution
Normal distribution
Uniform distribution
Bimodal distribution
In a normal distribution, the center measures coincide. Skewed and bimodal distributions have differing central measures, and a uniform distribution has no single mode.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse term definitions and context for accuracy.
  2. Identify correct terminology across various subjects.
  3. Apply definitions to real-world scenarios.
  4. Demonstrate mastery of key technical terms.
  5. Evaluate term usage in sample questions.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Assessment - Think of assessment as your academic detective kit: it gathers, analyzes, and interprets evidence to reveal how effective learning and development really are. By shining a light on strengths and gaps, it helps educators and students chart a path to continuous improvement. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  2. Cognitive Development - Cognitive development is all about how our brains build the power to remember, solve puzzles, and make decisions throughout life. It's like watching mental skyscrapers grow floor by floor as you learn new skills and information. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  3. Content/Document Analysis - This method dives into texts and documents to uncover hidden meanings, perspectives, and signs of change over time. Imagine being a story archaeologist, piecing together clues to understand big-picture trends. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  4. Culture of Assessment - A culture of assessment is like having quality control built into every step of learning, where continuous feedback and improvement become second nature. It turns every classroom and program into a lab for growth and excellence. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  5. Method of Assessment - These are the tools and techniques - surveys, focus groups, interviews - you use to measure learning outcomes. They're your measurement toolbox, helping you capture both numbers and narratives that tell the full story. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  6. Mixed Methods - Mixed methods blend the best of both worlds by collecting qualitative insights and quantitative data in a single study. It's like making a smoothie of numbers and narratives to get the richest flavor of understanding. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  7. Observations - Observations let you watch students in action, demonstrating their grasp of learning outcomes in real time. Using rubrics or checklists, you can turn these live performances into clear, measurable data. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  8. Objectives - Objectives are the concrete steps you'll take to meet your goals, describing exactly what programs and students will do. They're like a GPS route, guiding everyone from "start" to "success." Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  9. Outcomes - Outcomes spell out the changes you want to see as a result of your efforts, whether it's new skills, insights, or behaviors. They're your destination points on the learning journey, crystal clear and ready for assessment. Glossary of Assessment Terminology
  10. Validity - Validity is all about accuracy: it ensures your assessment truly measures what it's supposed to measure. Without validity, even the smartest questions can lead you astray! Assessment Terminology 101
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