Computer Science Quiz - Fundamentals of Algorithmic Thinking

The study of how computers can be used to solve problems is known as:

• Programming language

• Computer Science

• Debugging

• Algorithm

A written language humans use to communicate instructions to computers is called:

• Command

• Code

• Programming language

• System

A sequence of instructions for a computer to follow is known as:

• Algorithm

• Command

• Computer program

• Bug

Instructions for a computer, synonym for computer program, are called:

• Code

• Command

• System

• Comments

A specific instruction for a computer to complete a task is known as:

• Command

• Bug

• Debugging

• Computational thinking

Rules that define how symbols are used in a programming language are called:

• Comments

• Syntax

• Algorithm

• System

Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem are known as:

• Algorithm

• Debugging

• Bug

• Command

A problem-solving approach that involves breaking down a problem into smaller pieces, recognizing patterns, and using algorithms is called:

• Debugging

• Computational thinking

• Comments

• System

An error that occurs when a computer program does not do what it was meant to do is called:

• Bug

• Command

• Syntax

• Code

The process of finding and fixing bugs in a computer program is known as:

• Debugging

• Algorithm

• Command

• System