Quizzes - 101 Computing

The K2-18b Exoplanet – Space Exploration Mission

Administrator — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:28 +0000

In an exciting leap forward for space science, the James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered the exoplanet K2-18b, a world located in the habitable zone of its red dwarf star. With conditions that suggest it might support life, K2-18b has…

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The Explorer’s Challenge: Naming New Species with Code

Administrator — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:36:35 +0000

After months of adventure on the mysterious island of Xylogora, young explorer Mateo has finally returned home. His backpack is stuffed with notes, sketches, and a collection of breathtaking photos of creatures never seen before. From the feathered glimmerfox to…

Spot the logic error

Administrator — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:12:24 +0000

Below are 10 different functions. The syntax for these functions is correct, however when testing these functions, you will notice that they do not produce the expected output: each of these functions contain a logic error. Did you know? To…

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Parameter Passing: Take the Quiz

Administrator — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:25:54 +0000

When we call a function in a programming language, we often need to pass data (or parameters) to that function for it to operate on. The way these parameters are passed — either by value or by reference — plays…

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Space Explorer: The Way Back Home

Administrator — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:56:32 +0000

You are onboard a spaceship lost in a distant galaxy, far far away from planet Earth. Your aim is to return to planet Earth by using teleportation gates (black holes) to jump from one galaxy to another until you can…

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The Lost Treasures of Pirate Island

Administrator — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:42:04 +0000

Be the captain of your own pirate ship and sail the seven seas to find the 32 lost treasures of pirate island. Follow the instructions given to locate these treasures. But be aware, the sea is dangerous and its storms…

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Cryptic Puzzles – Computer Networks

Administrator — Fri, 24 May 2024 08:39:12 +0000

Before attempting to solve this challenge, you should familiarise yourself with the different types of clues that cryptic definitions can be based on. Effectively, the definitions given in a cryptic crossword, will almost never be a literal meaning of the…

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Computer Science – Cryptic Crossword #02

Administrator — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:19:55 +0000

Here is our second cryptic crossword for computer scientists! You can access our first cryptic crossword on this page. Before attempting to solve this challenge, you should familiarise yourself with the different types of clues that the crossword definitions can…

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Storage Units Conversions – Quiz

Administrator — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:45:42 +0000

The following diagram is a quick recap of the main storage units used to estimate the size of a file or the storage capacity of a storing device. Take the Quiz! (open full screen)

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UK Legislation relevant to Computer Science

Administrator — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:14 +0000

As a computer scientist, you need to be aware of the legislation that is relevant to the use of Computer Science related technologies. Whether you are designing a new website, creating a computer program or system or just using a…

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