Computational Thinking Basics Quiz

What is computational thinking?

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

• Memorizing facts without understanding them.

• Solving problems by guessing.

• Ignoring problems and hoping they go away.

Which of the following best describes the main goal of computational thinking?

• To memorize information quickly.

• To understand a problem and find a logical solution.

• To avoid solving problems.

• To use only creativity without logic.

What does the term "decomposition" mean in problem solving?

• Breaking a problem down.

• Combining solutions together.

• Ignoring the problem.

• Making a problem more complicated.

Which of the following best describes the process of decomposition?

• Solving a problem in one step.

• Breaking a problem into smaller parts.

• Copying someone else's solution.

• Avoiding the problem.

What is the main purpose of abstraction in problem solving?

• To add more details to a problem

• To remove unnecessary details and focus on what is important

• To make the problem more complicated

• To ignore the problem completely

Which of the following best describes abstraction?

• Focusing on every single detail

• Removing unnecessary details to solve a problem

• Making a problem harder to understand

• Ignoring important information

Why is abstraction useful when solving problems?

• It helps us get distracted by unimportant information

• It allows us to focus on the most important parts of the problem

• It makes the problem more confusing

• It adds more steps to the solution

What is the main purpose of using symbols in flowcharts?

• To decorate the page

• To show each step of an algorithm

• To make the chart colorful

• To confuse the reader

How are the steps in a flowchart typically connected?

• With numbers

• With colors

• With arrows

• With letters

Why are the same symbols used in flowcharts throughout the world?

• To make them look interesting

• So anybody reading it can understand the instructions

• To make them harder to read

• To save paper