Computational Thinking Quiz

What is the first step in the Computational Thinking process?

• Pattern Recognition

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithms

Which step in Computational Thinking involves finding similarities or patterns in problems?

• Decomposition

• Algorithms

• Abstraction

• Pattern Recognition

What does the Abstraction step focus on in Computational Thinking?

• Important details and ignoring irrelevant ones

• Breaking down problems into smaller parts

• Creating step-by-step instructions

• Finding patterns in problems

Which step involves creating a step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem?

• Algorithms

• Pattern Recognition

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

Decomposition allows each task to become _______

• More complex

• Easier

• Quicker

• More manageable

Computational thinking is the process of

• doing a google search

• typing on a computer

• breaking problems into smaller steps

• sharing answers

Miguel recalls that when his laptop froze, all he need to do is to force restart the device. Now that his smartphone froze, he automatically force restart it as well. In this example, which element of computational thinking did Miguel showcased?

• Pattern Recognition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

What does it mean to think abstractly in computational thinking?

• Focusing on the specific details of a problem

• Simplifying a problem by removing unnecessary details

• Ignoring the problem entirely

• Writing code without any comments

The list in the previous image shows the process for efficiently buying your groceries.

What step of the Computational Thinking process does the list falls under?

• Decompostion

• Computational Thinking

• Algorithms

• Human Thinking

When drawing a dog, which of the following characteristics is non-essential?

• Dogs have 4 paws

• Dogs have a tail

• Dogs have an owner

• Dogs wag their tail