Algorithms & Problem Solving Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A sequence of instructions that can be used to solve a problem or set of problems

• A type of language used to communicate with computers

• A type of cake

• A type of map

How can you solve a complex problem?

• By making it more complex

• By ignoring it

• By avoiding it

• By breaking it down into a sequence of subgoals & steps

What are the subgoals & steps for baking a cake?

• Make the filling/frosting, Build the cake, Bake the cake layers

• Measure & combine ingredients, Make the batter, Put batter into pans, Bake the cake layers

• Make the batter, Put batter into pans, Bake the cake layers

• Make the cake layers, Make the filling/frosting, Build the cake

What is the purpose of code in relation to computers?

• To ignore computers

• To communicate with computers

• To entertain computers

• To confuse computers

What does the Input & Output section explain?

• How to write a story

• How to play a game

• How to bake a cake

• How code is used to communicate with computers

What can you do in the Practice Level: Following the Signs?

• Goals keep track of what you need to do to complete the level, Practice writing a story, Customize your hero

• Use the map to navigate, Mouse over a stop to see the name of the level, Customize your coding experience

• Customize your hero, Restart the level, Use arrows to navigate the tutorial messages

• Write your code, Run your program, Go backwards and forwards in your program