AP CS Principles Exam Weighting for Big Idea 3

What is the exam weighting for the AP CS Principles Exam's Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming?

• A) 10% - 15%

• B) 20% - 25%

• C) 30% - 35%

• D) 40% - 45%

What is the purpose of data abstraction in programming?

• To represent algorithmic processes without using a programming language.

• To evaluate solution options.

• To manage complexity in a program.

• To determine the result of code segments.

What is a key activity when working with strings in programming?

• Generalize data sources through variables.

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Evaluate solution options.

What is expected when implementing and applying an algorithm with boolean expressions?

• Represent algorithmic processes without using a programming language.

• Generalize data sources through variables.

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

When developing algorithms, what is an essential skill to demonstrate?

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Evaluate solution options.

• Represent algorithmic processes without using a programming language.

What is the primary focus of Big Idea 3.10: Lists in Programming and Algorithms, II?

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Investigate the situation, context, or task.

What is the learning objective associated with 3.11: Binary Search?

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Investigate the situation, context, or task.

• Evaluate solution options.

Which of the following is a learning objective for 3.12: Calling Procedures?

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Evaluate solution options.

What is the goal of 3.13: Developing Procedures in the context of Programming and Algorithms, II?

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Explain how abstraction manages complexity.

What is the expected outcome of learning about 3.14: Libraries according to the document?

• Use abstraction to manage complexity in a program.

• Implement and apply an algorithm.

• Determine the result of code segments.

• Investigate the situation, context, or task.