Quiz on Computational Thinking

What is computational thinking primarily about?

• Solving problems using logic

• Building computers

• Writing stories

• Painting pictures

What is the purpose of decomposition in computational thinking?

• To make a problem more complex

• To break a problem into smaller parts

• To ignore the problem

• To solve the problem instantly

What is a flowchart used for?

• To draw pictures

• To visually show the steps of an algorithm

• To write essays

• To calculate numbers

Which symbol in a flowchart represents a decision?

• Stadium

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Parallelogram

What is an algorithm?

• A random list of numbers

• A list of step-by-step instructions to solve a task

• A type of computer

• A musical composition

What are mistakes in an algorithm called?

• Errors

• Bugs

• Glitches

• Faults

What does pattern recognition help us do?

• Find parts that repeat

• Create new problems

• Ignore differences

• Solve problems instantly

What is abstraction in problem-solving?

• Adding more details

• Removing unnecessary information

• Ignoring the problem

• Making the problem harder

What does the stadium symbol in a flowchart represent?

• Process

• Start/Stop

• Decision

• Input/Output

What does the rectangle symbol in a flowchart represent?

• Start/Stop

• Process

• Decision

• Input/Output