PLTW 1.2 Review

Before you begin creating a program, what must you ask yourself?

• What is the problem?

• Who will be viewing the program?

• What exactly do you want to have happen?

• Option 1 or 3

It is important to plan by identifying the series fo steps that the code needs to follow. This process is called_______.

• Algorithmic thinking

• planning ahead

• organizing

• flowcharting

What is the symbol for a Command in a Flowchart?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Arrow

What is the symbol for "Move to the next step" in a Flowchart?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Arrow

What is the symbol for Begin and End in a Flowchart?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Arrow

What is the symbol for Decision in a Flowchart?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Arrow

A linear flowchart goes in a straight line?

• True

• False

A Flowchart for making a Peanutbutter and Jelly sandwich is an example of a conditional flowchart.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using algorithms and flowcharts prior to writing a code.

• They're easier to understand

• They're fun

• They're flexible

• They're less complex

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task is called ___________________.

• Algorithm

• To do list

• Commands