Problem Decomposition and Structure Diagrams Quiz

What is the purpose of problem decomposition?

• To complicate the problem further

• To break a problem down into smaller, more manageable parts

• To avoid solving the problem

• To make the problem more complex

What is the approach used to create structure diagrams?

• Random selection

• Trial and error

• Guesswork

• Step-wise refinement

In the example provided, what is the top-level task of the program?

• Calculating gross pay

• Handling wages for a company

• Producing payslips

• Inputting all the employees' details

How many distinct main parts were identified for the example program?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

What are the two distinct parts into which 'calculate pay' is broken down?

• Calculate gross pay and calculate net pay

• Calculate gross pay and calculate total deductions

• Calculate net pay and calculate total deductions

• Calculate gross pay and calculate taxes

What is the end result of the structure diagram?

• Every lowest-level node should be trying to achieve a complex task

• Every lowest-level node should be trying to achieve no task

• Every lowest-level node should be trying to achieve a single task

• Every lowest-level node should be trying to achieve multiple tasks

What is the method used for designing a solution to a problem?

• Random guessing

• Structure diagrams

• Step-wise refinement

• Trial and error

What is the purpose of structure diagrams?

• To confuse developers

• To illustrate problem decomposition

• To avoid coding

• To illustrate problem complexity

What is the main use of structure diagrams for developers?

• To understand a problem to code

• To avoid understanding a problem

• To confuse users

• To avoid sharing with users

What is the method used to break the problem down into smaller and smaller components?

• Random selection

• Trial and error

• Step-wise refinement

• Guesswork