Computer Science Practice Exam

About Computer Science
Computer science is the study of computers and computing and involves their theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software, and their uses for processing information.

Computer science also involves the study of algorithms and data structures, modeling data and information processes. Computer science draws some of its foundations from mathematics and engineering and therefore incorporates techniques from areas such as queuing theory, probability and statistics, and electronic circuit design. Computer science also makes heavy use of hypothesis testing and experimentation during the conceptualization, design, measurement, and refinement of new algorithms, information structures, and computer architectures.

Computer scientists design and analyze algorithms to solve programs and study the performance of computer hardware and software. The problems that computer scientists encounter range from the abstract-- determining what problems can be solved with computers and the complexity of the algorithms that solve them – to the tangible – designing applications that perform well on handheld devices, that are easy to use, and that uphold security measures.

Computer Science has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Important Concepts for Computer Science Practice Exam

• Computer Science Theory
• Compilers
• Operating Systems
  
  

Why is Computer Science important?
Computer science is important as it enables writing software to make computers do new things or accomplish tasks more efficiently.
Computer science specifically focuses on developing problem solving skills of the candidate. It also involves the design, development and analysis of software and hardware used to solve problems in a variety of business, scientific and social contexts.
Computer science illustrates the underlying principles of programming and algorithms and its usage to design software and systems to meet the needs of clients and the public. They create applications for mobile devices, develop websites, and program software.

Computer Science certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Who should take the Computer Science Exam?
•    IT (Information technology) or CS (Computer Science) professionals and students
•    Researchers focused on computing
•    Innovators
•    Anyone who wants to assess their computing skills
•    Professionals working in outsourced companies responsible for system software, compilers, etc

Computer Science Practice Exam Objectives

Computer Science exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in concepts and application of core computer science.

Computer Science Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Computer Science exam. Candidate should be well versed  in core computer science to clear the exam.

Computer Science Certification Course Outline

1. Computer Science Theory
1.1 A Turing Machine
1.2 The Von Neumann architecture
1.3 Big O notation
1.4 NP-completeness
1.5 The P versus NP
1.6 The Halting Problem
1.7 Transactions
1.8 Finite-state Machines
1.9 DFAs and NFAs
1.10 Recursion

2. Compilers
2.1 Context-free Grammars
2.2 An LR Parser
2.3 An LL Parser
2.4 Lexing
2.5 Parsing
2.6 Deterministic Finite Automaton
2.7 Optimization
2.8 Linking
2.9 Interpreter
2.10 GCC

3. Operating Systems
3.1 The Kernel
3.2 A Shell
3.3 The Stack
3.4 The Heap
3.5 The Scheduler
3.6 Context switching
3.7 Virtual Memory
3.8 A window manager

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Computer Science Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199