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Computational Thinking Concept of Decomposition Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What does decomposition refer to in computational thinking?

a)

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, manageable parts 

b)

Creating a new computer programming language 

c)

Combining multiple problems into one 

d)

Ignoring the details of a problem 

2.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of decomposition in problem-solving?

a)

To make the problem look simpler 

b)

To make it easier to explain the problem to others 

c)

To tackle large, complex problems by dividing them into smaller sub-problems 

d)

To remove unnecessary details from the problem 

3.

What is the main goal of decomposition in computational thinking?

a)

To make the problem more complicated 

b)

To solve each small part of the problem individually 

c)

To simplify complex problems by breaking them down 

d)

To combine unrelated problems into one 

4.

Which of the following is an example of decomposition in real-life problem-solving?

a)

Writing a detailed essay without outlining the main points 

b)

Building a car from scratch without any instructions 

c)

Organizing a big party by dividing tasks among friends 

d)

Memorizing a long list of random numbers 

5.

What does breaking down a problem into smaller parts allow you to do?

a)

Avoid solving the problem 

b)

Focus on one small problem at a time 

c)

Increase the complexity of the problem 

d)

Combine unrelated problems 

6.

In the context of computational thinking, what does abstraction mean?

a)

Adding unnecessary details to the problem 

b)

Simplifying complex systems by modeling classes suitable for the problem 

c)

Ignoring all the details of a problem 

d)

Solving problems without any planning 

7.

Which step in computational thinking involves putting the smaller parts back together to solve the larger problem?

a)

Abstraction 

b)

Decomposition 

c)

Algorithm 

d)

Pattern recognition 

8.

What is the purpose of decomposition in algorithm design?*

a)

To make the algorithm slower 

b)

To make the algorithm more complex 

c)

To make the algorithm easier to understand and solve

d)

To make the algorithm larger 

9.

What skill does decomposition help develop in problem-solving

a)

Creativity 

b)

Focus 

c)

Procrastination 

d)

Perfectionism 

10.

When decomposing a problem, what should you do after breaking it down into smaller parts?

a)

Ignore the smaller parts 

b)

Forget about the problem 

c)

 Combine all the smaller parts into one big problem

d)

Combine all the smaller parts into one big problem Solve each smaller part individually