Unit 2 Review

The process of breaking a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts is called ______________.

• decomposition

• integration

• simplification

• aggregation

______________ involves identifying similarities or patterns within different problems.

• pattern recognition

• data analysis

• problem solving

• logical reasoning

______________ is the process of removing unnecessary details to focus on the most important information.

• abstraction

• complication

• elaboration

• confusion

Creating step-by-step instructions to solve a problem is known as ______________.

• algorithms

• estimation

• guesswork

• randomization

The ability to apply a solution to various problems is called ______________.

• generalization

• specialization

• isolation

• compartmentalization

Which of the following is NOT a core component of computational thinking?

• Decomposition

• Pattern recognition

• Memorization

• Algorithms

What is the primary goal of computational thinking?

• To create computer programs

• To solve complex problems efficiently

• To memorize mathematical formulas

• To increase typing speed

In computational thinking, what does "abstraction" mean?

• Making a problem more complicated

• Focusing on the most important information

• Creating detailed diagrams

• Solving math equations

Which field benefits the most from computational thinking skills?

• Only computer science

• Only mathematics

• Only engineering

• All fields and everyday life

What is an algorithm in computational thinking?

• A type of computer

• A mathematical equation

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• A programming language