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Introduction and Starter

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best describes computational thinking?

a)

A set of skills for solving problems

b)

Only the way computers think and act

c)

A single step used once for tasks

d)

Random guesses to reach solutions

2.

In the starter activity, one statement is a lie. Which one is the lie?

a)

Computational thinking helps in computing and other subjects

b)

Computational thinking is a range of skills for problem solving

c)

Computational thinking supports discussing patterns simply

d)

Computational thinking is something computers do

3.

You need to explain how patterns help solve a simple real-life problem. Which approach uses computational thinking skills?

a)

Identify repeating steps, design an algorithm, test it

b)

Change steps randomly until something works

c)

Copy someone’s answer without checking patterns

d)

Memorize facts, avoid planning, hope it works

4.

Which phrase best describes computational thinking?

a)

A set of skills to solve problems

b)

A way to draw computer pictures

c)

A method to memorize keyboard keys

d)

A trick to make computers faster

5.

Which cornerstone means breaking a big problem into smaller parts?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Abstraction

c)

Pattern Recognition

d)

Algorithmic Design

6.

What is the main goal of pattern recognition in computing?

a)

Hide details from the problem

b)

Look for similarities or trends

c)

Write exact step-by-step rules

d)

Split tasks into tiny pieces

7.

Abstraction helps you focus on what is important. Which action shows abstraction best?

a)

List every tiny detail of a project

b)

Ignore all information completely

c)

Keep key features, remove extra details

d)

Combine unrelated steps randomly

8.

Algorithmic design is used to create what?

a)

A table with four equal legs

b)

A final picture of the solution

c)

Step-by-step instructions to follow

d)

A collection of similar examples

9.

A table needs all four legs to stand. What does this analogy teach about the cornerstones?

a)

They work independently without support

b)

Each is essential and supports the others

c)

One cornerstone is enough for most tasks

d)

Only algorithms matter in real problems

10.

Which statement best defines pattern recognition in computational thinking?

a)

Finding repeated steps to solve problems

b)

Guessing solutions without any structure

c)

Memorizing answers without understanding

d)

Changing rules randomly during solving

11.

On an analogue clock, what minute value does the number 4 represent when using 5-minute jumps?

a)

10 minutes past the hour

b)

15 minutes past the hour

c)

20 minutes past the hour

d)

25 minutes past the hour

12.

You see a number sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20, ... What rule generates this pattern?

a)

Add five to the previous term

b)

Multiply by two each time

c)

Subtract three from each term

d)

Alternate adding and subtracting

13.

A minute hand points exactly at the 7 on an analogue clock. Using the pattern, how many minutes past the hour is it?

a)

35 minutes past the hour

b)

30 minutes past the hour

c)

40 minutes past the hour

d)

25 minutes past the hour

14.

Which classroom activity is an example of using pattern recognition?

a)

Changing the experiment steps randomly

b)

Watching videos without noticing trends

c)

Ignoring rules and guessing answers

d)

Applying spelling rules to new words

15.

Which feature in songs helps make them memorable by repeating several times?

a)

An intro that is longer than verses

b)

A bridge that changes keys each verse

c)

A chorus that repeats many times

d)

A solo that never repeats notes

16.

In visual art, how are patterns commonly used to shape the look and feel?

a)

By hiding symmetry and order

b)

By using random elements only

c)

By repeating colors and shapes

d)

By avoiding repeated shapes entirely

17.

You need to remember spelling rules for words that end with 'y'. What computational thinking approach would help?

a)

Change the rules whenever unsure

b)

Guess each word separately every time

c)

Identify and apply a repeating rule

d)

Ignore patterns and memorize lists

18.

A class must plan a science experiment that uses repeated measurements. Which reason best explains why repetition is important here?

a)

It makes results look more colorful

b)

It helps confirm patterns in data

c)

It shortens the experiment time

d)

It avoids using any equipment

19.

In DNA, which base pairs with Adenine (A) to complete a complementary strand?

a)

Uracil (U) pairs with Adenine

b)

Guanine (G) pairs with Adenine

c)

Cytosine (C) pairs with Adenine

d)

Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine

20.

Given the DNA sequence A T G C T C A, which complementary sequence completes the pattern?

a)

G C T A G T C

b)

A T G C T C A

c)

T A C G A C T

d)

T A C G A G T

21.

Which step should come first when making a jam sandwich from mixed pictures of bread, jam jar, knife, spreading, and eating?

a)

Open jam jar carefully

b)

Eat the sandwich happily

c)

Spread jam on one slice

d)

Place two bread slices on plate

22.

When ordering images to show how to make a jam sandwich, which action should happen directly before placing the two slices together?

a)

Wash the plate thoroughly first

b)

Spread jam on one slice evenly

c)

Open the jam jar lid tightly

d)

Eat the ready sandwich quickly

23.

You need to write a step-by-step plan to prepare for an IT exam. Which item best fits as an early step?

a)

Ask friends for party ideas

b)

List topics to revise today

c)

Post exam results online

d)

Celebrate finishing the exam

24.

A pattern strip shows letters with a hint Example: A : T. Which rule most likely completes the pattern?

a)

Letters shift by two places

b)

DNA pairs: A↔T, G↔C

c)

Each letter maps to its pair

d)

Each vowel maps to Thymine

25.

Which statement best describes an algorithm in computational thinking?

a)

A set of ordered steps

b)

A colorful picture set

c)

A random guess list

d)

A secret computer code

26.

When planning steps for buying a new car, which step should be checked before visiting the dealership?

a)

Schedule the first service

b)

Drive the car home

c)

Set a realistic budget

d)

Sign the purchase contract

27.

You are given pictures to order for making a jam sandwich. If you accidentally place ‘eat sandwich’ before ‘spread jam,’ what computational thinking skill fixes this?

a)

Debug the sequence carefully

b)

Ignore the mistake confidently

c)

Remove all pictures entirely

d)

Memorize all steps silently

28.

What is computational thinking?

a)

Using techniques and approaches to solve problems

b)

Thinking like a computer in binary

c)

Giving instructions to a computer

29.

Why do we need to think computationally?

a)

To help us solve complex problems easily

b)

To help us to program

c)

To help us think like a computer

30.

Which of the following is NOT a computational thinking technique?

a)

Coding

b)

Pattern recognition

c)

Decomposition