Mastering Computational Thinking Skills

Which of the following is an example of decomposing a problem in computational thinking?

• Solving a math problem by guessing the answer.

• Breaking down a large project into smaller tasks.

• Memorizing a list of computer terms.

• Reading a book about computer science.

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When recognizing patterns, which of the following is most likely to help in solving a problem?

• Ignoring all previous solutions.

• Identifying similarities in past problems.

• Focusing only on the differences in data.

• Randomly choosing a solution.

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Which of the following best describes the process of abstraction in computational thinking?

• Including every detail in a problem description.

• Removing unnecessary details to focus on the main problem.

• Adding more complexity to a problem.

• Ignoring the problem entirely.

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What is the primary goal of designing an algorithm in computational thinking?

• To create a random sequence of steps.

• To develop a step-by-step solution to a problem.

• To memorize a list of computer commands.

• To write a story about computers.

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Which of the following is an example of pattern recognition in data?

• Noticing that a sequence of numbers increases by 2 each time.

• Writing down random numbers.

• Ignoring the sequence of numbers.

• Memorizing the sequence without understanding it.

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In computational thinking, what does it mean to decompose a problem?

• To solve the problem in one step.

• To break the problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

• To ignore the problem.

• To make the problem more complex.

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Which of the following is a benefit of using abstraction in problem-solving?

• It makes the problem more complicated.

• It helps focus on the most important aspects of the problem.

• It adds unnecessary details to the problem.

• It makes the problem harder to understand.

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What is the first step in designing an algorithm?

• Writing the final code.

• Understanding the problem requirements.

• Ignoring the problem constraints.

• Guessing the solution.

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How can recognizing patterns help in solving new problems?

• By ignoring past experiences.

• By applying known solutions to similar problems.

• By making the problem more complex.

• By focusing only on new information.

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-designed algorithm?

• It is vague and open-ended.

• It is a clear and precise sequence of steps.

• It is a random list of actions.

• It is a single, complex step.

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