CS Unit 1-Problem Solving and computers

Which two of the following are the best ways to define a computer?

• A machine that works with information to help people with thinking tasks.

• A machine with a screen and a keyboard.

• A machine that in puts, outputs, stores and processes information.

• A machine that uses electricity.

• A machine that can connect to the internet.

A group of students are painting a mural for their school. When part of the problem solving process are they in when they paint the mural?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

A team is making an app that will help people decide what outfit to wear in the morning. The app keeps a list of available outfits and what type of weather they are worn in. Which part of a computer would this be?

• Input

• Output

• Processing

• Storage

A basketball coach wants to improve her team. She's thought of two ideas. One idea is for her players to improve their free throw percentage, the other idea is to improve the way they play as a team. Which problem is better defined?

• Playing as a team because they won't get better until they learn how to play as a team.

• Free throw percentage because that's important in winning games.

• Free throw percentage because the coach can look at the number of three throws made as evidence of the problem being solved.

• Playing as a team because learning to work together is a lifeskill.

In the problem solving process, which step is to identify the problem?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

In the problem solving process, which step is to come up with a plan and establish goals?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

In the problem solving process, which is the step where you would start working?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

In the problem solving process, which step would you go back and make changes to improve your plan?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

What stage were you when you received feedback from another group on your app design?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

In the ASAP Aide app, a user reports that a family member broke his arm. What function would this serve?

• Input

• Output

• Processing

• Storage