Unit One Test

What does an algorithm have to do with processing?

• Algorithms are the steps that change it from input to an output

• Algorithms have nothing to do with processing

• Algorithms are the steps that change it from output to input

• Algorithms are a series of steps

What is the correct order of the problem solving process

• Define, prepare, try, reflect

• Prepare, try, define, reflect

• Reflect, try, prepare, define

• Try, define, reflect, prepare

Which of these are examples of information being processed in a computer? Select ALL that apply

• You push a button and speak into your cellphone and your phone translates what you have said into a text message (voice to text)

• You see a picture on your screen

• Clicking on an icon takes you to the program

• You tap a button on your screen and your camera changes from pointing in front of you to selfie mode (facing you)

• Your google drive has documents

What are some ways information is output from a computer? Select ALL that apply.

• music comes out of your speakers

• you print out your essay

• you tap on your touch screen

• a document shows up on your monitor

• you type on a keyboard

What is an algorithm

• a machine that can solve problems through input, output, storage and processing

• The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues

• A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer

What is a computer

• a program or piece of software designed and writted to fulfill a particular purpose of the user.

• a machine that can solve informational problems through input, output, storage, and processing

Define Problem Solving

• The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex problems

• Creating a new problem

• input, output, storage, and processing

Define an application

• A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer

• A program or piece of software designed and written to fulfill a particular purpose of the user

• A machine that can solve informational problems

Define computer science

• The theoretical parts of computers, the physical parts of computers (hardware), the use of computer programs, and how to program

• science on the computer

What step is this scenario in the problem solving process?

My partner and I discuss what we think will be the best way to build our boat to hold many pennies and write down what we are going to do.

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect