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Problem Solving

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An _____________ is a set of instructions for solving a problem in the smallest number of steps.

a)

answer

b)

conditional

c)

algorithm

d)

loop

2.

What is the main objective of the first step in the problem solving process: Define the problem?

a)

Restate in detail the actual problem

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Predict if the problem will be successful

d)

Select the best solution

3.

Which problem solving strategy would be best for this scenario: YOU and A FRIEND are planning a LARGE graduation party with lots of DETAILS.

a)

Look for familiar Things

b)

Asking questions

c)

Divide and Conquer

4.

This type of problem solving strategy involves looking at ways you have solved problems in the past and using the same strategy to solve a current problem.

a)

Asking question

b)

Look for familiar

c)

Divide and conquer

5.

This type of problem solving strategy involves asking questions in order to clarify the task and your understanding of the problem.

a)

Asking Question

b)

Look for familiar

c)

Divide and conquer

6.

What is the goal of the third problem solving step: List Possible Solutions?

a)

Define the problem

b)

Brainstorm solutions that could work

c)

Pick the best solution

d)

Create an algorithm

7.

What is the main objective of the 6th problem solving step: Implement the Solution?

a)

Ask questions about the problem

b)

Define the problem

c)

List possible solutions

d)

Actually complete the plan to solve the problem

8.

Which problem solving strategy would help you when you and your brothers/sisters are cleaning your house?

a)

Asking Questions

b)

Look for Familiar Things

c)

Divide and Conquer

9.

Which problem solving strategy would be best for this scenario: your friend's tells you ONE thing: my computer doesn't work.

a)

Asking questions

b)

Look for familiar Things

c)

Divide and Conquer

10.

Which is MOST similiar to an algorithm?

a)

Pirate

b)

Treasure Map

c)

Shovel

d)

Picture of treasure