Computational Thinking Essentials

What is Computational Thinking?

• A way of understanding a problem and logically working out a good solution.

• A method of memorizing facts quickly.

• A technique for drawing complex diagrams.

• A strategy for learning new languages.

What is the process of creating a sequence of instructions that can be followed to complete a task?

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Developing Algorithms

• Simplification

Which core skill in computational thinking involves removing unnecessary detail from a problem?

• Developing Algorithms

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Analysis

What does decomposition involve in computational thinking?

• Combining multiple tasks into one

• Breaking a problem into sub-problems

• Removing all details from a problem

• Creating a sequence of instructions

What does "Decomposition" mean in problem-solving?

• Combining multiple solutions

• Ignoring the problem

• Breaking a problem down

• Solving the problem in one step

What does decomposition do to a main problem?

• Combines it into a larger problem.

• Breaks it down into subproblems.

• Solves it immediately.

• Ignores the problem.

What is the purpose of breaking down a problem into subproblems?

• To make it more complex.

• To make it a simple solvable task.

• To avoid solving it.

• To create confusion.

What is the purpose of abstraction?

• To add more details to a problem

• To remove unnecessary details and focus on important aspects

• To make a problem more complex

• To ignore the problem completely

What is the purpose of developing algorithms?

• To create a sequence of instructions that can be followed to complete a task.

• To design a new computer hardware.

• To write a story.

• To paint a picture.

What is a set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem called?

• Program

• Algorithm

• Sequence

• Solution