Computational Thinking Assessment

Which of the following is not done by abstraction?

• Identifies essential details

• Disregards non-essential information

• Breaks the problem down into smaller tasks

Decomposition allows each task to become _______

• More manageable

• Easier

• Quicker

Abstraction and Decomposition are examples of...

• Computational Thinking

• Algorithmic Thinking

• Computer Science

• Logical Reasoning

What is pattern recognition?

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller problems

• Looking for similarities among and within problems

• Building models from patterns

Identifying the steps involved in solving a problem

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Algorithmic Thinking

What is a flowchart?

• A visual representation of an algorithm.

• A diagram that shows abstraction.

• A series of shapes.

What do we mean by COMPUTATIONAL THINKING?

• Understanding a complex problem and developing possible solutions.

• Breaking a task into smaller tasks.

• Selecting a computer to use.

• Focusing on what is important, ignoring what is unnecessary.

What will happen if the user's book return is late?

• Sends them an SMS (text)

• Does not send them an SMS (text)

What is the correct definition of an algorithm?

• An algorithm is a step by step instructions to solve a problem.
• An algorithm is a process of baking bread.
• An algorithm is a software used to compute numbers.
• An algorithm is the process of breaking problems.

What two outputs might the user of a sat-nav find useful?

• The layout of the roads

• Location of the car

• The location of surrounding buildings

• The location of surrounding trees