Thinking Procedurally Quiz

Why is it crucial to determine the steps required to solve a problem?

• To make the problem more complex.

• To avoid unnecessary steps and ensure a logical flow.

• To confuse the user.

• To ensure the problem is solved in the shortest time possible.

What characterizes event-driven programs?

• They respond to user actions like clicks or keystrokes.

• They follow a strict sequence of steps.

• They are only used in gaming applications.

• They do not require user interaction.

In event-driven programs, why is the order of user actions unpredictable?

• Users always follow a predefined path.

• Users can interact with the program in any order they choose.

• The program does not allow user interaction.

• The program dictates the order of actions.

What is an example of a problem with a predictable sequence of steps?

• Browsing the internet.

• Playing a video game.

• Booking cinema tickets online.

• Writing a novel.

Why is it important to consider the order of steps in real-life scenarios?

• To make the process more complicated.

• To confuse the person performing the task.

• To ensure tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.

• To increase the time taken to complete tasks.

What should candidates be able to do according to the OCR clarification document?

• Ignore the order of steps in a program.

• Write code without any structure.

• Identify and sequence the steps needed to complete a program.

• Memorize all possible algorithms.

What might candidates need to create to show the sequencing of steps?

• A detailed essay.

• A video tutorial.

• A pseudocode or flowchart.

• A song.

In the example problem, what is the first step in the algorithm for dosing carbon in a fish tank?

• Calculate the amount of water.

• Enter a nitrate level from 1 to 50.

• Add fish to the tank.

• Measure the tank's temperature.

What is the purpose of the downloadable cheat sheet mentioned in the video?

• To teach how to code in Python.

• To give a history of programming languages.

• To offer a list of exam questions.

• To provide a detailed explanation of computational thinking.

Where can students find the downloadable cheat sheet?

• student.craigandave.org

• example.com

• programmingbasics.org

• learncoding.com