Computational Thinking: Decomposition (GCSE AQA)

Imagine you're organizing a charity event. What does decomposition mean in this context of computational thinking?

• Breaking the organization of the event down into smaller parts like venue, guest list, food, etc.

• Organizing the entire event all at once without any breakdown

• Ignoring the constituent parts of the event organization

• Creating a core skill for programming

Consider a team of programmers working on a large software project. Why is decomposition, breaking the project into smaller, manageable parts, considered a crucial skill for them?

• It simplifies the complex project, making it easier to solve

• It allows different programmers to work on different parts of the project simultaneously

• It reduces the overall development time and cost of the project

• All of the above

What is an advantage of breaking down a large construction project into smaller tasks?

• It makes the project more complex

• It increases the project's time and cost

• It allows different teams to work on different parts of the project

• It makes future iterations of the project more difficult

What is an example of problem decomposition in the routine of a student?

• Getting ready for school in the morning

• Brushing teeth before leaving for school

• Figuring out the quickest route to school

• All of the above

In the context of a computer game, what is the object of a breakout clone?

• To move the paddle left and right

• To clear all the tiles without losing the ball

• To accurately bounce the ball around the screen

• To add special effects and sound

What is the first step in crossing a road?

• Looking left and right

• Pressing the button at the pelican crossing

• Waiting for the lights to go red

• Stopping before crossing the road

Consider a game development company working on a new video game. What would be an advantage of breaking down the game development process into smaller, manageable parts?

• It allows for the development of program components that can be reused in other games

• It makes the game more difficult to develop

• It increases development time and cost

• It reduces the need for artists and special effects teams

Imagine you are developing a computer game based on a fantasy world. What could be an example of adding flair to this game?

• Enhancing the visual representation of the fantasy world

• Incorporating sound effects like the rustling of leaves or the roar of a dragon

• Integrating particle effects such as magical sparks or fire from a dragon's breath

• All of the above

What is an advantage of breaking down a large construction project into smaller tasks?

• It makes the project more difficult to complete

• It allows for simultaneous tackling of different stages of the project

• It increases project duration and cost

• It reduces the need for validation in project management

Imagine you are creating a digital version of the classic game 'Breakout'. What would be an example of problem decomposition in this process?

• Getting the paddle to appear on the screen

• Ensuring the ball is drawn accurately

• Implementing special effects and sound

• All of the above