Computational Thinking Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A step-by-step procedure or a set of rules for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a specific task.

• A type of computer program

• A mathematical equation

• A physical object

Define an algorithm.

• An algorithm is a random guess.

• An algorithm is a type of computer virus.

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or a set of rules for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a specific task.

• An algorithm is a mathematical equation.

What are the steps to create an algorithm?

• Design a solution for each sub-problem, Combine the solutions to solve the original problem, Test and refine the algorithm, Understand the problem

• Understand the problem, Break down the problem into smaller sub-problems, Design a solution for each sub-problem, Combine the solutions to solve the original problem, Test and refine the algorithm.

• Break down the problem into smaller sub-problems, Combine the solutions to solve the original problem, Test and refine the algorithm, Understand the problem

• Understand the problem, Design a solution, Test the algorithm, Implement the algorithm, Refine the algorithm

Can you provide examples of algorithms?

• sorting techniques, searching techniques, graph techniques, encryption techniques

• sorting methods, searching methods, graph methods, encryption methods

• sorting procedures, searching procedures, graph procedures, encryption procedures

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, encryption algorithms

Why are algorithms important in problem-solving?

• Algorithms are not important in problem-solving.

• Algorithms make problem-solving more complicated.

• Algorithms are only useful for simple problems.

• Algorithms provide step-by-step instructions to solve problems.

Name different types of algorithms.

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, string matching algorithms, numerical algorithms, machine learning algorithms

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, string matching algorithms, numerical algorithms, machine learning algorithms

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, string matching algorithms, machine learning algorithms

• sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, graph algorithms, string matching algorithms, numerical algorithms

True or False: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem.

• An algorithm is a random guess

• False

• True

• An algorithm is a mathematical equation

What is the first step in creating an algorithm?

• Define the problem

• Test the algorithm

• Write the code

• Analyze the data

Give an example of a simple algorithm.

• Calculating the average of a set of numbers

• Finding the maximum number in a list

• Sorting a list in ascending order

• Finding the square root of a number

How do algorithms help in efficient problem-solving?

• Algorithms provide step-by-step instructions to solve problems efficiently.

• Algorithms are not useful in problem-solving.

• Algorithms make problem-solving more complicated.

• Algorithms only work for simple problems.