Problem solving Quiz

What is the purpose of the second step of the problem solving process: Analyze the Problem?

• Predict if it will work
• Come up with an algorithm
•  Think about the best solution
• Ask questions about the problem to help you understand it

What is the goal of the 4th problem solving step: Select the Best Solution?

• Define the Problem
• List possible solutions that could work
• Pick the BEST solution
• Ask questions about the problem

This type of problem solving strategy involves asking questions in order to clarify the task and your understanding of the problem.

• Asking Question
•  Look for familiar
• Divide and conquer

An _____________ is a set of instructions for solving a problem in the smallest number of steps.

•  algorithm
  
•  loop
• answer
• conditional

When evaluating algorithms which of the following would be best for this algorithm for driving to Alabama. 

1. Drive to South Carolina, 2. Drive to Tennessee, 3. Drive to Alabama

• Optimizing Steps (Reordering)
• Eliminating Steps
•  Calculating Steps

Which problem solving strategy would be best for this scenario: YOU and A FRIEND are planning a LARGE graduation party with lots of DETAILS.

• Asking questions
  
  
• Look for familiar Things
• Look for familiar Things

When evaluating algorithms which of the following would be best for this algorithm for saving time making lunch. 

1. Make a salad, 2. Pour a drink, 3. Microwave frozen meal for 5 minutes.

• Optimizing Steps (Reordering)
• Eliminating Steps
• Calculating Steps

Pattern recognition is important in problem solving, which one is LEAST likely to be a pattern?

• 3 6 9 12
• 7 6 5 4
• 2 4 6 8
• 3 9 2 1

Which problem solving strategy would be best for this scenario: your friend's tells you ONE thing: my computer doesn't work.

• Asking questions
• Look for familiar Things
• Divide and Conquer

What is the goal of the third problem solving step: List Possible Solutions?

• Pick the best solution
• Define the problem
• Brainstorm solutions that could work
• Create an algorithm