Problem-Solving Strategies and Techniques

What is the fundamental nature of coding, beyond just programming languages?

編碼的本質究竟是什麼？它是否僅僅是程式語言？

• Memorizing syntax and commands.

  背誦語法與指令。

• A powerful way of thinking and methodical problem-solving.

  一種強而有力的思考方式與系統化的問題解決方法。

• Writing complex algorithms quickly.

  快速編寫複雜演算法。

• Understanding computer hardware.

  理解電腦硬體。

When faced with a large, complex problem, what is the most crucial initial step for a coder?

當面對龐大而複雜的問題時，程式設計師最關鍵的第一步是什麼？

• Immediately writing code to test ideas.

  立即編寫程式碼來驗證構想。

• Estimating the resources and time required.

  估算所需資源與時間。

• Defining the real problem and its scope.

  界定真實問題及其範圍。

• Researching existing solutions from competitors.

  研究競爭對手的現有解決方案。

Albert Einstein's perspective on problem-solving emphasizes the importance of what?

愛因斯坦對解決問題的觀點強調了什麼的重要性？

• Finding the quickest solution.

  尋找最快的解決方案。

• The mere formulation of a problem.

  問題的單純表述。

• The complexity of the solution.

  解決方案的複雜性。

• Avoiding problems altogether.

  徹底避免問題。

The 5W1H method (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) is primarily used to achieve what in problem-solving?

5W1H方法（誰、什麼、何時、何地、為何、如何）在解決問題時主要用於達成什麼目的？

• To quickly generate multiple solutions.

  快速生成多個解決方案。

• To identify potential team members.

  識別潛在團隊成員。

• To clearly define and understand the problem.

  明確界定並理解問題。

• To estimate the project budget.

  估算專案預算。

In the Input-Process-Output (IPO) cycle, what does the "Process" represent?

在輸入-處理-輸出（IPO）循環中，「處理」代表什麼？

• The raw data or materials used.

  所使用的原始數據或材料。

• The final result or outcome.

  最終結果或結局。

• The actions or operations taken to transform input into output.

  將輸入轉化為輸出的操作或過程。

• The initial idea for the solution.

  解決方案的初始構想。

To calculate a store's profit, which of the following would be considered 'inputs' in an Input-Process-Output cycle?

要計算商店的利潤，在輸入-處理-產出循環中，下列哪項會被視為「輸入」？

• Total profit.

  總利潤。

• Cost of stationery and total sales.

  文具成本與總銷售額。

• Marketing strategies.

  行銷策略。

• Employee salaries and customer feedback.

  員工薪資與客戶意見回饋。

What is the problem-solving strategy that involves breaking down a large, complex problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems?

將大型複雜問題分解為較小且更易處理的子問題，這種問題解決策略稱為什麼？

• Pattern Recognition.

  模式識別。

• Step-wise Refinement.

  逐步精煉。

• Decomposition.

  分解。

• Algorithmic Design.

  演算法設計。

When a smaller task, like "brew a coffee," is further broken down into even tinier steps such as "boil water," "add powder," and "pour," what is this technique called?

當將較小的任務（例如「沖泡咖啡」）進一步拆解為更細微的步驟（如「燒水」、「加入咖啡粉」和「倒入」），這種方法稱為什麼？

• Problem Definition.

  問題定義。

• Step-wise Refinement.

  逐步精煉。

• Input-Process-Output.

  輸入-處理-輸出。

• Pattern Recognition.

  模式識別。

What is the primary advantage of using "Pattern Recognition" in problem-solving?

在解決問題時，使用「模式識別」的主要優勢為何？

• It helps in creating entirely new solutions for every problem.

  它有助於為每個問題創造全新的解決方案。

• It allows for reusing or adapting existing solutions to similar problems.

  它允許重複使用或調整現有解決方案以應對類似問題。

• It simplifies the initial problem definition phase.

  它簡化了初始問題定義階段。

• It ensures that all problems are equally complex.

  它確保所有問題都具有同等複雜性。

What is the correct order of these four key steps in developing a solution: (1) Test, (2) Define, (3) Write, (4) Design?

在開發解決方案時，以下四個關鍵步驟的正確順序為何：(1) 測試、(2) 定義、(3) 編寫、(4) 設計？

• 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4

• 2 -> 4 -> 3 -> 1

• 3 -> 1 -> 4 -> 2

• 4 -> 3 -> 2 -> 1