Unit 1: Problem Solving and Computing

What is a computer?

• Machine that has keys

• Anything with a screen

• Machine that works with information

• Anything with a keyboard

Storage is not necessary for computers to work

• True

• False

What is input and output?

• Input = info computers give users

  Output = info users give computers

• Input and output are two different types of processing

• Input stores data permenently and output does not store any data

• Input = info users give computers

  Output = info computers give users

Storage saves informations to use in the future

• True

• False

Which of the following could be described as an input for a computer?

• Speaker

• Microphone

• Monitor

• All of the above

What is the prepare step of the problem solving process? (multiple correct answers)

• Figuring out what your problem is

• Compare pros and cons

• Brainstorm/research possible solutions

• Trying to get your solution working

What should you be asking during the define part of the problem solving process?

• What is the problem you are tying to solve?

• What will success look like?

• What constraints might you have?

• Why did that problem happen?

The "try" part of the problem solving process involves putting your plan into action.

• True

• False

What should you ask yoursef during the "reflect" part of the problem solving process?

• What can you learn from this or do better next time?

• What is the problem I want to solve?

• How will I know if I was successful?

• Who is affected by this problem?

An app will tell you if its your birthday or not when you enter in a date. What type of processing is used? (multiple correct options)

• If/Then

• Comparing

• Finding a Match

• Counting