Foundations of Computer Science

How Many steps does it take to get all three animals across the river?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7

How many ways of getting the items across the river are there?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 7

This is a

• Computer

• Screen

• Monitor

• Computer Screen

Temporary storage on a computer is called

• Memory

• Storage

• Read Only Memory (ROM)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

What part is considered the "brain" of the computer?

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Motherboard

• Server

• Hardware

Any physical part of the computer inside or outside is

• Software

• Component

• Network

• Hardware

What is an algorithm?

• A sequence of instructions on how to solve a problem.
• The breaking down of a problem into smaller parts.
• Focusing on important parts and ignoring the irrelevant details
• The recipe for a cake

What are the two main ways that we represent an algorithm?

• By drawing pictures 
• Using flowcharts and pseudo code
• Using python and small basic
• Using Scratch and python

What is a flowchart?

• A visual representation of an algorithm using symbols
• Using 'fake code' to plan an algorithm
• Using a programming language to show an algorithm
• Uisng different types of charts to show an algorithm

What does the following symbol represent in a flowchart?

• An input
• Start
• End
• A process