Computational Thinking Quizzes for Year 4 Comprehensive School Students

Question 1

You have a set of numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. Use logical reasoning to find a pattern. Add four more numbers to the sequence and explain the pattern you used.

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13, 15, 17, 19

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12, 14, 16, 18

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10, 12, 14, 16

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1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 17

Question 2

You're planning a bus trip to the zoo with your friends. How can you use computational thinking to find the best route?

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Identify the key points (your home, the zoo, and the bus stops) and try different combinations of bus routes to connect them.

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List all the possible bus routes and choose the shortest one.

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Draw out all the possible routes on a map and measure each one to find the shortest.

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Guess which route is the shortest and stick to it.

Question 3

Which of these is a key part of computational thinking?

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Breaking problems into smaller steps

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Paying attention to details

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Guessing and checking

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Remembering lots of information

Question 4

Computational thinking uses a process of making small changes and testing them. How does this help us make better solutions?

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It lets us quickly find and fix problems in our solutions.

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It helps us think of completely new ways to solve problems.

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It makes our solutions harder to understand.

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It takes longer than other ways to solve problems.

Question 5

When faced with a problem, what are the different ways you can approach finding a solution? Discuss the pros and cons of each approach.

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Breaking the problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

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Looking for patterns or similarities in the problem.

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Following a step-by-step plan to solve the problem.

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Guess and check: Trying out different solutions randomly until one works.

Question 6

How can pattern recognition help us create better algorithms?

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Pattern recognition helps us spot patterns in data, which can help us create algorithms that are more efficient for specific situations.

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Pattern recognition is only useful for finding errors in algorithms, not for creating them.

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Pattern recognition is not related to algorithms and is only used in data analysis.

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Pattern recognition is only useful for creating new algorithms, not for improving existing ones.

Question 7

How can computational thinking be useful in subjects like science, social studies, or art?

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Finding patterns in history to predict future events in social studies.

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Using computer models to test ideas in science.

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Creating digital animations in art class using algorithms.

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Computational thinking is only for computers, so it's not helpful in other subjects.

Question 8

When solving problems using computational thinking, what does decomposition mean and why is it important?

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Breaking a large problem into smaller, easier steps to solve it.

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Finding repeating patterns in information to make predictions.

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Removing extra information from a problem to get to its main idea.

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Creating a set of instructions to solve a problem.

Question 9

How can data visualization techniques, like charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards, help us analyze data and make better decisions?

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They help us spot patterns and connections in data that we might not see otherwise.

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They can only be used to analyze small amounts of data.

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They're not needed for making good decisions.

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They're only good for showing data to others.

Question 10

We have a number sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128. Can you figure out the pattern? Use the pattern to find the next number in the sequence.

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Each number is double the previous number. So, the next number would be 128 x 2 = 256.

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Each number is 4 more than the previous number. So, the next number would be 128 + 4 = 132.

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I can't find a pattern in this number sequence.

Question 11

What is the name for the process of breaking down a problem into smaller parts?

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Decomposition

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Pattern matching

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Creating instructions

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Making things simpler

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of pattern recognition?

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Noticing the repeating tune in a song

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Figuring out the average age of people in a group

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Writing a recipe step by step

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Simplifying a difficult equation

Question 13

What is the term for a set of instructions that tell us how to solve a problem step by step?

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An algorithm

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Decomposition

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A pattern

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An abstraction

Question 14

Which skill helps us see similarities and differences in patterns?

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Pattern recognition

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Decomposition

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Abstraction

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Algorithm creation

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using abstraction in computational thinking?

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Getting rid of the need for decomposition

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Making complex problems easier

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Helping us understand better

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Reducing the number of steps in an algorithm

Question 16

Is computational thinking a fixed process that can't be used in different situations?

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No

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Yes

Question 17

What does decomposition mean in computational thinking?

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Breaking down a problem into smaller parts

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Recognizing patterns in data

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Creating a general solution to a problem

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Finding the most efficient way to solve a problem

Question 18

What is the purpose of abstraction in computational thinking?

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To focus on the essential details of a problem

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To break down a problem into smaller parts

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To create a general solution to a problem

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To find the most efficient way to solve a problem

Question 19

What is an algorithm?

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A set of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem

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A general solution to a problem

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A pattern in data

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A way to break down a problem into smaller parts

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a step in solving a problem using computational thinking?

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Guessing the solution

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Understanding the problem

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Decomposing the problem

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Evaluating the solution

Question 21

What is 'decomposition' in computational thinking?

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Breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable pieces

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Drawing a picture of the problem

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Finding patterns in the problem

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Coming up with a way to solve the problem

Question 22

Which of these is an example of pattern recognition in computational thinking?

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Noticing that every other number in a list is even

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Breaking a problem down into smaller steps

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Imagining the problem in your head

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Writing a computer program to solve the problem

Question 23

What is the difference between a problem and an algorithm?

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A problem is what you want to achieve, while an algorithm is how you achieve it.

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An algorithm is what you want to achieve, while a problem is how you achieve it.

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A problem is the solution, while an algorithm is the goal.

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There is no difference between a problem and an algorithm.

Question 24

How are computational thinking and creativity connected?

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Creativity is needed for successful computational thinking.

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Computational thinking is a type of creativity.

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Computational thinking and creativity have nothing to do with each other.

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Creativity can make computational thinking worse.

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a skill involved in computational thinking?

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Memorizing facts

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Breaking a problem down into smaller parts

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Noticing patterns

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Simplifying a problem

Question 26

What is the process of breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable parts called?

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Decomposition

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Simplification

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Pattern recognition

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Algorithm design

Question 27

What is the simplified representation of a problem that focuses on its essential features called?

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Abstraction

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Decomposition

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Algorithm

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Pattern

Question 28

What is a step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem?

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Algorithm

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Decomposition

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Pattern

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Abstraction

Question 29

What is the term for finding a solution to a problem using creativity and imagination?

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Creativity

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Decomposition

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Abstraction

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Algorithmic thinking

Question 30

What is the first step in solving a problem using computational thinking?

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Defining the problem

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Decomposing the problem

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Identifying patterns

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Creating an algorithm

Question 31

Breaking a problem down into smaller, manageable parts is called:

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Decomposition

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Abstraction

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Algorithm

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Pattern recognition

Question 32

Identifying repeating patterns or sequences in data is essential for:

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Pattern recognition

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Decomposition

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Abstraction

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Algorithmic thinking

Question 33

A step-by-step set of instructions that a computer can follow to solve a problem is known as a(n):

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Algorithm

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Program

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Sequence

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Logic

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of an algorithm?

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Tying a shoelace

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Solving a math equation

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Composing a poem

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Dancing a waltz

Question 35

Simplifying a situation or system to its key features is called:

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Abstraction

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Decomposition

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Pattern recognition

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Algorithmic thinking

Question 36

What is NOT a part of computational thinking?

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Memorizing information without understanding

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Breaking down problems into smaller parts

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Finding patterns

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Simplifying problems

Question 37

What is it called when you break a problem down into smaller, more manageable parts?

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Decomposition

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Identifying patterns

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Simplifying

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Reasoning

Question 38

What do we call it when we focus on the important parts of a problem and ignore the rest?

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Abstraction

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Decomposition

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Reasoning

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Simplifying

Question 39

What is a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem?

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Algorithm

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Pattern

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Abstraction

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Decomposition

Question 40

Is computational thinking only useful for people who work with computers?

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No

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Yes

Question 41

Why is it crucial to consider the efficiency of algorithms when designing them?

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To make them run faster and use less memory.

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To make them easier to understand.

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To make them more accurate.

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To make them more enjoyable to use.

Question 42

What is decomposition?

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Breaking a problem into smaller parts

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Finding patterns in data

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Creating a step-by-step plan to solve a problem

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Using a programming language

Question 43

Which of these is an example of pattern recognition?

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Noticing a repeating sequence of numbers

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Using a loop in a programming language

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Debugging a program

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Storing data in a variable

Question 44

Which of these is a type of algorithm?

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A sequence of steps to solve a problem

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A programming language

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A computer program

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A data structure

Question 45

What is the purpose of computational thinking?

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To solve problems efficiently and effectively

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To learn how to use computers

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To develop creativity and logical reasoning

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To prepare for a career in computer science

Question 46

What is a computational artifact?

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A tangible or digital object that represents a computational concept

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A computer program

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A data set

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A programming language

Question 47

Computational thinking involves breaking down problems into smaller parts. Which of the following is the term for this step?

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Decomposition

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Memorization

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Abstraction

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Evaluation

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of pattern recognition?

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Noticing that numbers in a sequence increase by 2 each time

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Breaking a problem into smaller parts

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Creating a set of instructions

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Simplifying a complex idea

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of abstraction?

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Ignoring unnecessary details of a problem

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Creating a flowchart

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Writing a computer program

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Testing an algorithm

Question 50

What is the purpose of creating an algorithm?

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To make a task easier to understand and complete

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To create a complex computer program

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To store data in a computer

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To connect to the internet

Question 51

What is the first step in solving a problem using computational thinking?

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Understanding the problem

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Developing a solution

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Testing the solution

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Creating an algorithm

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a computational thinking tool?

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Scratch

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Microsoft Word

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Google Maps

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Calculator

Question 53

What is the main goal of computational thinking?

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To solve problems effectively and efficiently

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To make computers think like humans

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To learn how to code

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To browse the internet safely

Question 54

What is the best way to create a plan that others can easily follow?

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Flowchart

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Pseudocode

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Programming language

Question 55

What does decomposition involve in problem-solving?

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Breaking a large problem into smaller, more manageable parts

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Identifying a problem and finding a solution

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Creating a step-by-step set of instructions

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Testing different solutions to a problem

Question 56

Which of the following is the first step in computational thinking?

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Understanding the problem

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Finding a solution

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Writing an algorithm

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Testing the solution

Question 57

What is a key skill in pattern recognition?

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Noticing similarities and differences in patterns

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Breaking down complex patterns into simpler ones

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Creating new patterns based on existing ones

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Using patterns to predict future events

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computational thinking?

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Memorization

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Logical reasoning

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Creativity

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Problem-solving

Question 59

What's the first step in solving a problem using computational thinking?

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Break the problem into smaller parts.

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Figure out the problem.

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Create a set of instructions for solving the problem.

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Test the solution.

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a way to find patterns?

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Trying different things until you find one that works.

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Spotting repeating shapes or structures.

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Predicting what comes next in a sequence.

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Taking away unnecessary details.

Question 61

Why do we use abstraction?

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To take away unnecessary details from a problem.

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To make a set of instructions for solving a problem.

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To check if a solution works.

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To find patterns.

Question 62

How does creativity help us solve problems?

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It helps us come up with new ideas and solutions.

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It makes complex problems easier to understand.

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It helps us check if our algorithms work.

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It helps us break down problems into smaller parts.

Question 63

What is NOT a step involved in computational thinking?

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Memorizing the solution

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Breaking the problem into smaller parts (Decomposition)

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Finding patterns and similarities (Pattern recognition)

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Simplifying the problem using a model (Abstraction)

Question 64

What's the process of dividing a problem into smaller, manageable parts called?

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Decomposition

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Abstraction

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Algorithm design

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Pattern recognition