Computational Thinking Quiz

What is computational thinking?

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller problems and solving each one individually

• Picking out the important bits of information from the problem

• A logical way of getting from the problem to the solution

• All of the above

Which technique involves ignoring specific details that don't matter?

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithmic thinking

• None of the above

Which technique involves breaking down a complex problem into smaller problems?

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithmic thinking

• All of the above

Which technique involves a logical way of getting from the problem to the solution?

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithmic thinking

• None of the above

What does abstraction focus on?

• Specific details of the problem

• Important bits of information from the problem

• Logical steps to reach a decision

• None of the above

Which technique can be reused and adapted to solve similar problems in the future?

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithmic thinking

• None of the above

What is an example of using computational thinking in real life?

• Deciding which film to watch at the cinema

• Going to the vets

• Sorting a list of product names into alphabetical order

• All of the above

What does algorithmic thinking involve?

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller problems

• Picking out the important bits of information from the problem

• A logical way of getting from the problem to the solution

• None of the above

What is an example of decomposition in computer science?

• Sorting a list of product names into alphabetical order

• Comparing two entries in a list

• Ignoring specific details of a problem

• None of the above

What is an example of abstraction in computer science?

• Sorting a list of product names into alphabetical order

• Comparing two entries in a list

• Focusing on the order of characters in each entry

• None of the above