Problem Solving Quiz

What is the initial phase of the problem-solving process?

• Evaluating the results

• Identifying the issue

• Developing a plan

• Reviewing the solution

What shape is typically used in a flowchart to indicate a decision point?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Circle

• Parallelogram

Avni is trying to bake a cake for her friend's birthday. She needs to follow a specific set of instructions to ensure the cake turns out perfectly. What is this set of instructions called?

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

• A programming language

• A computer hardware component

• An internet protocol

Aarav is trying to create a program that can help him calculate the best route for his daily commute. What is the purpose of an algorithm in this scenario?

• To display web pages

• To store data

• To solve a specific problem or perform a task

• To connect to the internet

Which characteristic of an algorithm ensures that it eventually terminates?

• Definiteness

• Finiteness

• Correctness

• Efficiency

Mira is developing a new app that helps users manage their tasks efficiently. What does "efficiency" refer to in the context of algorithms used in her app?

• The ability to run on different devices

• The ability to handle large amounts of data

• The ability to produce the correct output

• The ability to solve a problem with reasonable computational resources

Before starting her coding project, Ria decided to develop an algorithm. What is the primary purpose of developing an algorithm before coding?

• To debug the program

• To reduce the number of variables

• To plan and outline the steps needed to solve the problem

• To test the performance

Which of these is an example of decomposition in problem solving?

• Breaking a big program into small functions

• Changing variable names

• Formatting the code

• Printing debug messages

Which strategy is best when solving a complex problem?

• Memorize the steps

• Ignore edge cases

• Try random inputs

• Break the problem into manageable parts

Identify the type of error: The logic of the algorithm is incorrect, though there is no syntax error.

• Syntax Error

• Runtime Error

• Logical Error

• Typing Error