Employability quiz YWCPA

Emma and David are discussing computer science. Write the definition of "Algorithm" in your own words to help them understand.

Draw a picture to help Mia and Henry remember the vocabulary word "Algorithm".

Explain how Noah used an "Algorithm" to solve a problem in his computer science class.

Anika and Lily are planning to make a dish that involves steps such as choosing fruits, cutting them, mixing them, and serving. Which of the following tasks are they doing?

• Making a Fruit Salad

• Getting Ready for a Sports Game

• Planning a Birthday Party

Which of the following tasks involves steps such as putting on your uniform, packing gear, and checking equipment?

• Making a Fruit Salad

• Getting Ready for a Sports Game

• Planning a Birthday Party

Nora is organizing an event. Which of the following tasks involves steps such as choosing a date, sending invitations, and setting up decorations?

• Making a Fruit Salad

• Getting Ready for a Sports Game

• Planning a Birthday Party

When I came to tutoring today, I forgot a book.  Then, I asked Miss Davenport if I could borrow one from her.  What is the solution?

• I forgot my book.
• I asked Miss Davenport if I could borrow one from her.

Abigail looks in her backpack after school. She sees that she accidentally took her friend Henry's Chromebook. Henry needs his Chromebook for a different class.

What is the problem? ​ (a)  

What caused the problem? ​ (b)  

• friend needs Chromebook but does not have it

• you accidentally took your friend's Chromebook

• there is no problem

• you did not do anything wrong

Answer explanation

Buscas en tu mochila después de la escuela. Ves que accidentalmente tomaste el Chromebook de tu amigo. Tu amigo necesita su Chromebook para una clase diferente. ¿Cuál es el problema? ¿Qué causó el problema?

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. Priya and Aiden often visit the shelter to help out.

What was the problem?

• Dogs and cats get food and water.

• Some dogs and cats do not have homes.

• People come to the shelters to get a new pet.

Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem:
    Charlotte can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.

• She could just stay in the dark.

• She could stack random things to create steps.

• She could use a broom to knock the box down.

• She could ask somebody taller for help.