Problem-Solving and Computational Thinking Quiz

Which of the following is the first step in the problem-solving process?

• Test the solution

• Identify the problem

• Brainstorm possible solutions

• Implement the solution

Breaking a big problem into smaller, manageable parts is called "decomposition."

• True

• False

When solving a problem, __________ is the process of finding and correcting mistakes in a solution.

• Debugging

• Decomposition

• Implementation

• Brainstorming

Which of these is an example of an algorithm?

• A recipe for baking a cake

• A list of random numbers

• A drawing of a computer

• A shopping list without steps

Evaluating your solution after implementation is important because:

• It helps determine if the solution works as intended

• It allows you to skip unnecessary steps

• It helps you avoid debugging

• It is a way to brainstorm new solutions

What step comes after brainstorming solutions?

• Test the solution

• Implement the solution

• Choose the best solution

• Identify the problem

Algorithms must always be written in a programming language.

• True

• False

The process of thinking about problems and how to solve them step by step is called __________ thinking.

• Logical

• Computational

• Creative

• Strategic

What are the 4 steps to problem solving?

• Define, prepare, try, reflect

• Plan, execute, analyze, repeat

• Think, act, solve, review

• Identify, brainstorm, implement, evaluate

What step comes after prepare?

• Reflect

• Define

• Try

• Plan