Computer Operation Quiz

What do computers need to operate correctly?

• To be left alone

• Precise instructions

• Frequent updates

• Less usage

Why can't computers always think for themselves?

• They are too old

• They lack precise instructions

• They do exactly what you tell them to

• They need to be charged

What does the robot AwesomeBot 3000 need to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich according to the story?

• Detailed instructions

• A recipe book

• Permission from an adult

• A chef's hat

Why is it important to give detailed instructions to computers or robots like AwesomeBot 3000?

• They can make decisions on their own

• They are super literal and need exact steps

• They work faster with less information

• They understand human language perfectly

What is the first step you would tell AwesomeBot 3000 to do if you want it to make a sandwich?

• Put the peanut butter on the bread

• Pick up the jar of jelly

• Locate the bread and open the bag

• Insert the knife into the peanut butter

What does computational thinking involve?

• Using computers for calculations only

• Planning, problem solving, and analyzing information

• Playing computer games

• Watching videos on how computers work

How is computational thinking different from everyday thinking?

• It involves using computers to think

• It does not involve problem solving

• It includes tasks like imagining and using body language

• It processes information like a computer

What is one task that computers are excellent at performing?

• Remembering every piece of information

• Communicating using body language

• Imagining new ideas

• Feeling emotions

What is one of the main abilities of computers mentioned in the text?

• Making decisions about major life events

• Storing a limited amount of data

• Repeating tasks without getting tired

• Forgetting information over time

According to the text, how many times could the books cross the United States if they were equivalent to the memory of the supercomputer mentioned?

• Five times

• Sixty-five times

• One hundred times

• Ten times