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Problem Solving

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an algorithm?

a)

Sequences series of problem

b)

A problem that use method, pseudocode, flowchart

c)

A step by step instruction that will transform the output into the input

d)

A step by step instruction that will transform the input into the output

2.

Arrange the steps to be followed while crossing the road in correct order.


1.Depending on the traffic, decide whether it is safe to cross the road or not.


2.Cross the road only if you think it is very safe to cross.


3.Stop on the side road at the zebra crossing


4.Look for traffic to your right, left and then right again.

a)

3,4,2,1

b)

4,3,2,1

c)

3,4,1,2

d)

2,3,1,4

3.

Match the puzzle to the blocks

a)
b)
c)
4.

What will happen if the user's book return is late?

a)

Sends them an SMS (text)

b)

Does not send them an SMS (text)

5.

Match the puzzle to the blocks

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which of these activities are examples of following an algorithm?

a)

Playing a game of chess

b)

Baking a cake

c)

Playing a piece of sheet music on the piano

d)

Following directions from Google Maps

7.

Identify the output in the following picture

a)

Mango Shake

b)

Mixing

c)

Mango

8.

________ is a series of instructions that are followed to complete a task or solve a problem.

a)

instructions

b)

algorithms

c)

computers

d)

recipe

9.

____________ can be considered an example of an algorithm

a)

answer to a question

b)

name of a person

c)

favorite subjects

d)

a recipe for making pancake

10.

The options below contain the instructions for making a smoothie: Which one should come first?

a)

Put the lid on the blender.

b)

Add fruit to the blender.

c)

Switch the blender on.

d)

Add milk to the blender.

11.

What are algorithms used for?

a)

To plan out the solution to a problem

b)

As a platform to program a solution

c)

To test a solution to a problem

12.

Which of these is NOT an algorithm?

a)

Following recipe instructions

b)

Working out how an engine works

c)

Tying your shoelaces

d)

Making a cup of coffee

13.

What does an algorithm need to be (choose more than 1)

a)

Clear instructions

b)

Exact

c)

Easy to understand

d)

Complex

14.

You are at the yellow arrow, pointing in the direction indicated. How would you move to fill in the 2 black squares?

a)

Straight, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square

b)

Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square

c)

Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square

d)

Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 2, Fill Square

15.

If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?

a)

Take the bus

b)

Take the subway

c)

Check the time

d)

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