Introduction to Computational Thinking
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- Q1What is computational thinking?Thinking like a computer - in binaryGiving instructions to a computerAn approach used to help to solve problems60s
- Q2Why do we need to think computationally?To help us to programTo help us solve complex problems more easilyTo help us to think like a computer60s
- Q3Which of the following is NOT a computational thinking technique?Pattern recognitionCodingDecomposition60s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of thinking computationally?When going to meet a friend, wandering around until you find themPlanning out your route when going to meet a friendWhen going to meet a friend, asking a parent to plan your route for you60s
- Q5Which of the following is NOT an example of computational thinking?Planning what to collect and where to exit to complete a video game levelAccidentally completing a video game levelPlanning how to beat your enemies in a video game level60s
- Q6Which of the following is NOT an example of computational thinking?Discussing with your friends how much time and money you have before choosing from a shortlist of placesConsidering the different options carefully before deciding upon the best oneLetting the bossiest friend decide where you should all go60s
- Q7What is a complex problem?A problem that, at first, is not easy to solve or to understandA problem that, at first, is not easy to solveA problem that, at first, is not easy to understand60s
- Q8Which computational thinking technique involves breaking a problem down into smaller parts?DecompositionAlgorithmsAbstraction60s
- Q9To create a successful computer program, how many computational thinking techniques are usually required?ThreeTwoFour60s
- Q10When is a computer most likely to be used when using computational thinking?At the end, when programming a computerWhen writing algorithmsDuring decomposition60s