Algorithmic Thinking Quiz

What are the three principles of computational thinking?

• Abstraction, Decomposition, Algorithmic Thinking
• Iteration, Problem Solving, Logic
• Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming
• Input, Output, Processing

What is algorithmic thinking?

• A way of getting to a solution by identifying the individual steps needed
• A way of solving complex mathematical problems
• A way of creating computer programs
• A way of organizing data

What is an algorithm?

• A set of rules that, if followed precisely, leads to an answer
• A complex mathematical equation
• A type of computer program
• A way of organizing data

What is an example of an algorithm?

• A recipe for baking a cake
• A list of ingredients
• A computer program
• A mathematical equation

Why is algorithmic thinking important?

• It allows solutions to become automated
• It helps with problem decomposition
• It improves logical reasoning skills
• All of the above

What is the first step in solving a word search using algorithmic thinking?

• Identifying the word to be found
• Randomly looking around the grid
• Checking the top left-hand corner of the grid
• Creating a set of rules

What is the most efficient approach to solving a word search using algorithmic thinking?

• Randomly looking around the grid
• Checking the top left-hand corner of the grid
• Checking the bottom right-hand corner of the grid
• Checking every letter in the grid

What data is important to store when solving a word search using algorithmic thinking?

• The letters in the grid
• The size of the grid
• The words to be found
• All of the above

What data structure can be used to store the letters in the grid?

• Lists
• Arrays
• Dictionaries
• Sets

What is the advantage of using two for loops to visit every letter in the grid?

• It allows for more efficient searching
• It ensures that all occurrences of the word are found
• It simplifies the algorithm
• It reduces the number of steps