6th Unit 3 Lesson 05 Quiz

Mario is creating a flowchart to represent the actions needed to complete a task. What symbol should he use to show the direction of the flow?

• star
• oval
• arrow
• rectangle

For a class project, Maria explained what she does to get ready for school in the morning using a type of algorithm. She has created a visual representation of the various decisions she makes in the morning and the subsequent actions. To do this, she uses specific shapes and arrows. Which of the following describes the type of algorithm Maria created?

• pattern matching
• syntax
• flowchart
• conditional commands

In a flowchart, what shape is used to represent an action?

• circle
• star
• diamond
• rectangle

In text-based pseudocode, the terms if, then, and else are known as _______.

• flowcharts
• conditional commands
• algorithms
• abstractions

Mario is using an algorithm consisting of written words in plain English and cannot be read by a computer. Which of the following is Mario using?

• syntax
• pseudocode
• pattern matching
• abstractions

Mario is learning how to write pseudocode. Through consistent practice, he is gaining confidence in his skills. What strategy will help Mario keep track of the conditions and actions he needs to include in his pseudocode and allow him to see what parts of a project have been completed?

• allow extra time for more complex tasks
• start early
• use a timer
• use checklists

What is the main goal of pseudocode?

• to find similarities among actions
• to distract the user from the original problem
• to emphasize patterns
• to create instructions for a program

What term refers to how words are put together to form phrases?

• flowchart
• syntax
• pseudocode
• constraints

Which command is used in a flowchart to signal actions that happen if a condition is met?

• then
• start
• end
• syntax