Problem-Solving Concepts and Techniques

What is the main goal of computational thinking as described in the text?

• To understand hardware components

• To write complex code

• To apply algorithmic strategies to solve problems

• To memorize programming languages

Which of the following is NOT a type of reasoning mentioned in the text?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Analytical

• Abductive

What is a proposition in the context of logic?

• A statement that can be true or false

• A type of algorithm

• A programming language

• A mathematical equation

Which of the following best describes a conjunction?

• A statement that implies another

• A statement that is always true

• A statement that combines two statements with 'and'

• A statement that uses 'or'

What is the first step in Polya's problem-solving process?

• Understand the problem

• Look back

• Devise a plan

• Carry out the plan

In the context of binary numbers, what does the digit '1' represent?

• None of the above

• Off

• On

• Zero

What is the purpose of negation in logic?

• To combine two statements

• To reverse the truth value of a statement

• To create a new statement

• To prove a statement true

Which of the following is an example of a disjunction?

• If it rains, then the ground is wet.

• It is sunny or it is raining.

• No cats are dogs.

• All birds can fly.

What does the term 'abductive reasoning' refer to?

• Using specific examples to form a general rule

• None of the above

• Making educated guesses based on evidence

• Drawing conclusions from general principles

Which system of numbers is based on 16 symbols?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Octal