Thinking Procedurally - Identify Components of a Problem

What is the importance of identifying the components of a problem?

• To make the problem more complex

• To break down the problem into smaller parts

• To make the problem more difficult to solve

• To ignore the problem completely

Why can't a single programmer tackle the problem of writing software for a modern smartphone?

• Modern smartphones are trivial problems

• Modern smartphones don't use complex operating systems

• Modern smartphones are essentially handheld computers

• Modern smartphones don't run other programs

What is the first step in thinking procedurally?

• Breaking down the problem into smaller subtasks

• Assigning subtasks to individual programmers

• Integrating subtasks into the overall solution

• Identifying the components of the problem

What is the aim of using top-down modular design?

• To make the problem more complex

• To tackle the problem in smaller, manageable chunks

• To assign subtasks to individual programmers

• To integrate subtasks into the overall solution

What is the lowest level of subtasks in top-down modular design?

• Subtasks that perform a single function or task

• Subtasks that are assigned to individual programmers

• Subtasks that are written and tested in isolation

• Subtasks that are integrated into the overall solution

What is the purpose of a structure diagram in top-down modular design?

• To make the problem more complex

• To break down the problem into smaller subtasks

• To assign subtasks to individual programmers

• To integrate subtasks into the overall solution

What are the two subtasks broken down in the example structure diagram?

• Get the employers details and calculate the net pay

• Calculate the gross pay and calculate the deductions

• Calculate the normal wages and calculate the overtime

• Calculate any tax and calculate any national insurance