Understanding Decomposition in Computing

Understanding Decomposition in Computing

10th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Decomposition in Computing

Understanding Decomposition in Computing

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

10th Grade

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R Eveleigh

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of decomposition in computational thinking?

To make a problem more complex

To break down a complex task into simpler subtasks

To eliminate the need for debugging

To increase the size of the code

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a benefit of using decomposition in coding?

It makes the code run faster

It allows for easier error detection and debugging

It reduces the need for documentation

It increases the number of lines of code

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another term often used to describe the process of decomposition?

Merge and conquer

Divide and conquer

Simplify and solve

Break and build

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of decomposition, what is a subroutine?

A large program that solves multiple problems

A small section of code that focuses on one part of the problem

A debugging tool

A type of error in the code

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can decomposition aid in the reuse of code?

By making the code more complex

By creating subroutines that can be used in similar problems

By increasing the number of variables

By reducing the need for functions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of decomposition?

Breaking down tasks into smaller parts

Focusing on one part of the problem at a time

Making the problem more difficult to solve

Facilitating error detection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is decomposition sometimes referred to as "divide and conquer"?

Because it involves dividing resources

Because it involves breaking down a problem to solve it more easily

Because it requires conquering multiple problems at once

Because it is a military strategy

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