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Modified Review #1

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name

Class

Date

Which TWO of the following are the best ways to define a computer? (Choose TWO)

A machine that works with information to help people with thinking tasks

A machine with a screen and a keyboard

A machine that can connect to the Internet

A machine that inputs, outputs, stores, and processes information

A machine that uses electricity (from a cable or battery)

Which TWO of the following are the best ways to define a computer? (Choose TWO)

A machine that works with information to help people with thinking tasks

A machine with a screen and a keyboard

A machine that can connect to the Internet

A machine that inputs, outputs, stores, and processes information

A machine that uses electricity (from a cable or battery)

Which of the following is the second step of the problem-solving process?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

Which of the following is the third step of the problem-solving process?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

When you are asking "What problem am I trying to solve?", you are in the ________ step of the problem-solving process.

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

When you actually make a plan for solving a problem, you are in the __________ step of the problem-solving process.

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

When you put your plan into action, you are in the __________ step of the problem-solving process.

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

When you determine what you have learned or could do better next time, you are in the __________ step of the problem-solving process.

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

The problem solving process can be used to solve basically any kind of problem.

True

False

10.

In order to be called a "computer", a device must be able to perform ____________ different tasks.

two

three

four

five

11.

Tasks that involve telling a computer what to do (or giving information to a computer) are concerned with ______________.

input

output

storage

processing

12.

A computer's memory is used to _____________ information.

input

output

store

process

13.

When information is manipulated or changed by the computer, it is being ______________.

input

output

processed

stored

14.

A computer's keyboard would be an example of a(n) _______________ device.

input

output

processing

storage

15.

Which of the following is part of the "Prepare" phase of solving a problem?

Determine the problem you are trying to solve.

Brainstorm/Research possible solutions.

Put your plan into action.

Compare your results to the goals you set while defining the problem.

16.

Which of the following is part of the "Reflect" phase of solving a problem?

Determine the problem you are trying to solve.

Brainstorm/Research possible solutions.

Put your plan into action.

Compare your results to the goals you set while defining the problem.

17.

The work done (possibly by a computer) to turn an input into an output

Input

Output

Processing

Storage

18.

A precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer

Input

Processing

Algorithm

Storage

19.

A place to hold information until it is needed for processing.

Input

Processing

Algorithm

Storage

20.

Define 'input.'

A device or component that allows information to be given to a computer

work a device inputs

information

A device that produces output

21.

Define 'output.'

work a device inputs

Information that is stored in a device

Any device or component that receives information from a computer

A device or component that allows information to be given to a computer

22.

My partner and I have determined that we must design a boat out of foil that holds as many pennies as possible without sinking. What part of the problem-solving process am I working on?

define

prepare

try

reflect

23.

My partner and I discuss what we think will be the best way to build our boat to hold many pennies and write down what we are going to do. What part of the problem solving process are we working on?

define

prepare

try

reflect

24.

My partner and I looked at our results and determined what we could improve on our boat if we built another one. What part of the problem solving process are we working on?

define

prepare

try

reflect

25.

Any device or component that receives information from a computer:

Storage

Input

Output

Processing

26.

What makes a computer function?

input, prepare, try, process

input, process, storage, reflect

input, process, storage, input

input, process, storage, output

27.

Define 'algorithm.'

a series of steps or procedure that a computer uses in order to complete a task.

processing

reflecting

28.

What are the components for the problem solving model?

define, solve, prepare, run

define, prepare, try, not try

reflect, define, try, prepare

there is no problem that can be solved

29.

Why is it important for a programmer to write out an algorithm before trying to program it?

It is not important for programmers to design algorithms before coding.

It is not important that coders use the problem solving process.

The algorithm helps to make sure he/she doesn't miss any steps when coding the program

30.

If you are attempting to put your plan into action, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

31.

If you are brainstorming and researching possible solutions, comparing pros and cons and/or making a plan, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

32.

If you are identifying the problem you are trying to solve, figuring out what your constraints are and determining what success will look like, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

33.

Which of the following is part of the "Define" phase of solving a problem?

Determine the problem you are trying to solve.

Brainstorm/Research possible solutions.

Put your plan into action.

Compare your results to the goals you set while defining the problem.

34.

A device or component that allows information to be given to a computer:

Storage

Input

Output

Processing

35.

If a friend posts something online that hurts your feelings, what should you do?

Ask to talk to them in person

Text them and say they hurt your feelings

Post something hurtful about them

Ask why they're mad at you in the comments

36.

Physical parts of a computer...such as the keyboard and monitor.

software

hardware

37.

Programs that give instruction to the computer.

keyboard

mother board

hardware

software

38.

An example of the computer's hardware would be ...

MS Word

MS Publisher

Keyboard

39.

Why do we need a computer monitor?

To keep the computer from overheating.

Because it is like the brain of the computer

To see what the computer is doing

Just because

40.

What is this piece of hardware?

Computer/Tower

Storage Unit

Monitor

CPU

41.

Which of the following is an Input device?

Printer

Monitor

Speakers

Keyboard

42.

Which of the following is an Output device?

Printer

Mouse

Microphone

Keyboard

Reset

Modified Review #1

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 27mins

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