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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct definition of an algorithm?An algorithm is a step by step instructions to solve a problem.An algorithm is a process of baking bread.An algorithm is a software used to compute numbers.An algorithm is the process of breaking problems.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDecomposition is a term used to define...The process of assigning value to a variable.The process of taking out unnecessary details from problems.The process of breaking down problems into smaller problems.The process of coding a problem.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAbstraction is.....The process of drawing abstract pictures.The process of assigning values to variables.The process of breaking down problems.The process of removing unnecessary details from a problem.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a flowchart?A textual representation of algorithms.A graphical representation of algorithms.A cluster of different shapes.A program code written in Logo.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does this shape represent in flowchart?Start/StopDecisionProcessInput/Output - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct symbol for an input in a flowchart?A diamonA squareA parallelogramA rectangle
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this shape represent in flowchart?Input/OutputProcessDecisionStart/Stop
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA control structure in which each step is carried out in order of its position.Binary SelectionFlowchartSequenceCase Selection
- 9. Multiple ChoiceKey words written in English for solving problems.IF....THEN
....ENDIFAlgorithmPseudocodeSequence - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is pseudocode?Simplified programming language, that is not a specific languageComplicated programming languageSimple programming language, which is linked to a specific languageA type of cheese
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this symbol?DecisionInput/OutputStart/EndProcess
- 12. Multiple ChoiceBubble sort takes the first two values of a list, and swaps them if wrong?TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMerge Sort is?When a list is kept as one and comparedList is split into 2 and merged togetherList is split into 2 and kept seperateNothing
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which option is a searching algorithm
Bubble
Linear
Merge
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which option is a SEARCHING algorithm?
Quick
Binary
Bubble
Insertion
- 16. Multiple Choice
This diagram is which algorithm
Bubble
Linear
Merge
Quick sort
- 17. Multiple Choice
Binary search only works on....
An UNSORTED Array
A SORTED array
- 18. Multiple Choice
Pseudocode can be understood by:
Only Users
Only Computers
Both
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the variable name in this Pseudocode?
START
SEND 'Whats your name?' TO DISPLAY
RECEIVE agE FROM KEYBOARD (INT)
age
Age
AGE
agE
- 20. Multiple Choice
Most things after an = sign indicate a variable
True
False
- 21. Multiple Choice
A loop that is carried out a set number of times
Count controlled
Condition controlled
Infinite
Array
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow many times does this WHILE loop run? (Hint: pay attention to the amount that is added to the count each time through the loop)10 times11 times4 times5 times
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the definition of a constant?A container which is used to store values such as the number of attempts a person tries to log on to a network.A language that is similar to a real programming language, but is easier for humans to understand although it doesn’t actually run on a computer. It can easily be converted to a regular programming language.A value that cannot be altered by the program during normal execution: the value stays the same.Messages to explain to others, and often to remind yourself, what the code is intended to do.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a flowchart?a diagram that shows the inputs, outputs and processes in an algorithms.a way to write a computer programa programming languagea chart used to show the results of something
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen a computer is performing the instructions contained in a program, it is called:DebuggingCompilingAssemblingExecuting
- 26. Multiple Choice
What are the three main programming structures?
Sequence, selection, iteration
Structured, object-oriented, procedural
Java, Python, Visual Basic
Machine, assembly, high-level
- 27. Multiple ChoicePseudocode should be generic -
It should not use any specific programming languageTrueFalse - 28. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of pseudocode:
OUTPUT "Enter your name"TrueFalse - 29. Multiple Choice
___________ is used to denote when a user has to give something to a program.
WRITE
OUTPUT
INPUT
READ
- 30. Multiple Choice
______ is used to denote when the program will stop.
FINISH
BEGIN
END
ELSE
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA piece of code that you can easily call over and over again. Sometimes called procedures.digital footprintrun programabstractionfunction
- 32. Multiple Choice
Define ABSTRACTION
Breaking a task into smaller tasks.
Drawing a map to show how to reach a destination.
Creating step by step instructions.
Focusing on what is important and ignoring what is unnecessary.
- 33. Multiple Choice
What do we mean by COMPUTATIONAL THINKING?
Understanding a complex problem and developing possible solutions.
Breaking a task into smaller tasks.
Selecting a computer to use.
Focusing on what is important, ignoring what is unnecessary.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Define DECOMPOSITION
Breaking a task into smaller tasks.
Looking for similarities and trends.
A sequence of instructions.
Focusing on what is important and ignoring what is unnecessary.
- 35. Multiple Choice
What is this FLOWCHART symbol called?
Terminator
Decision
Process
Input/Output
- 36. Multiple Choice
What is the OUTPUT if the user enters "YES"?
Leave umbrella at home.
Take an umbrella.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these would not be involved in decomposing a problem?Thinking about how the problem could be divided into smaller partsWorking out who could help you solve a part of the problemAdding more parts to the problem so it becomes more complaex
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three key parts of computational thinking?Programming, flowcharts and pseudo codeAbstraction, decomposition and algorithmInput, processing and outputPatterns, shapes and numbers
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a flowchart?A visual representation of an algorithm using symbolsUsing 'fake code' to plan an algorithmUsing a programming language to show an algorithmUisng different types of charts to show an algorithm
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