Writing Classes in AP Computer Science A
Considering decentralized blockchain applications, how might they influence consumer autonomy in relation to corporate control of digital assets?
Blockchain technology inherently makes digital assets more vulnerable to hacking, diminishing user's command over them.
While blockchains distribute asset management and spread fiscal risks for investors, they eliminate traditional oversight.
Increased consumer control is possible due to the distributed nature, reducing dependence on central authorities.
Decentralized applications offer greater transparency, therefore, irrelevant to autonomy in corporate governance factors.
Which type of data is typically represented using ASCII code in computing systems?
Sound recordings and audio files.
High-resolution images and graphics.
Video clips and movie files.
Text characters like letters and punctuation marks.
In terms of ensuring data confidentiality while using encryption algorithms in software applications, what should developers prioritize to mitigate security risks effectively?
Preferring symmetric-key over asymmetric-key cryptography regardless of context.
Use complex but untested proprietary encryption techniques developed in-house.
Implementation of proven secure encryption standards like AES or RSA.
Selecting the fastest encryption method available to improve performance.
In what way does applying machine learning to filter out offensive content from social media challenge both ethics and computational complexity?
Implementing such algorithms eases computational load but may raise concerns only related to users' familiarity with technology interfaces.
Balancing censorship with freedom of speech while managing resource-intensive processes for real-time analysis is challenging.
Machine learning simplifies content moderation by fully automating decisions without any ethical dilemmas or increased complexity.
The primary concern is cost-effectiveness rather than computational complexity or nuanced ethical implications in content filtering.
What does a pixel's color depth determine in an image?
The angle of view needed to capture the entire image without distortion.
The number of colors that can be represented.
How quickly the image can be transmitted over the internet.
The physical size of pixels on an image sensor.
When designing software, what ethics guideline encourages inclusivity regarding internationalization?
Ensuring user interfaces support multiple languages.
Designing algorithms that preferentially treat certain data types.
Adding restrictions based on geographic location.
Creating extra features only available for premium users.
Which control structure is most suitable for executing a block of code multiple times with a known number of iterations?
switch statement
while loop
if statement
for loop

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Why might an efficient but complex algorithm be passed over for a less efficient but simpler one?
Simple algorithms are always faster than complex ones in execution time.
Complex algorithms always consume more energy than simple ones.
Less efficient algorithms do not require any form of error checking or testing.
It could be too difficult to understand and maintain by other programmers.
What is an advantage of using methods within a class to perform specific tasks in a program?
It improves code readability by breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable sections.
It allows for multiple programs to run concurrently without any additional synchronization.
It removes the need for data structures, simplifying data management within the program.
It significantly increases the execution speed of the program regardless of task complexity.
How might ethical considerations influence the choice between using inheritance or composition in software development?
By favoring composition that can reduce complexity and enhance readability, thereby adhering to ethical standards of code clarity for maintenance and collaboration.
Using only composition as it simplifies intellectual property concerns by clearly delineating ownership of different parts of code.
Preferring inheritance strictly as it enforces stronger encapsulation principles leading to more secure code practices.
Choosing always to use inheritance as it creates more efficient executions which are considered ethically optimal in terms of resource usage.