Exploring Algorithms and Computing Impact

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What is a possible output when the following code segment executes? The ending position of the turtle is shown in each diagram. The starting position is shown as a white triangle in cases where the turtle starts and ends in different locations.

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Why is the randomNumber block useful in coding?

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random numbers can cause the sprite to change depending on which parameter it has been placed into

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Which of the following images is the most likely outcome of the drawing?

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Which of the following best describes an algorithm?

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A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.

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What is the primary purpose of a loop in programming?

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To execute a block of code repeatedly.

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Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language? Assembly, Machine code, Python, Binary

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Python

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What is the impact of computing on privacy?

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Computing can both enhance and threaten privacy depending on how data is managed.

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Which of the following is a benefit of using algorithms in computing?
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Algorithms make programs run slower.
Algorithms provide a structured approach to problem-solving.
Algorithms are only useful for mathematical calculations.
Algorithms eliminate the need for programming languages.

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Algorithms provide a structured approach to problem-solving.

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What is the significance of the digital divide in the context of computing?

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It refers to the gap between those who have access to modern computing technology and those who do not.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an efficient algorithm?
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It uses the maximum amount of memory possible.
It has a high time complexity.
It solves the problem in the least amount of time and resources.
It is written in a low-level programming language.

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It solves the problem in the least amount of time and resources.