Computer Science GCSE Algorithms Lesson 2 Search

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept of computational thinking?

• Algorithms

• Abstraction

• Debugging

• Division

What is the process of breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts called?

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Debugging

• Algorithm

Which of the following is NOT an example of an algorithm?

• A recipe for baking a cake

• A set of instructions for assembling a piece of furniture

• A computer program for calculating the area of a circle

• A list of ingredients for a salad

What is the process of simplifying a problem by focusing on the most important information called?

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Debugging

• Algorithm

You are trying to create a program that performs a specific task. You break down the task into smaller, more manageable parts. Which fundamental concept of computational thinking are you most likely using?

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Debugging

You are writing a program and encounter an error message that says "syntax error". What type of error is this?

• A logical error

• An error with the rules of the programming code

• An error with the autoupdate

• An error with running the code

You are designing a game and need to decide what information to show the player on the screen. Which fundamental concept of computational thinking are you most likely using?

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Debugging

What is the purpose of pattern recognition in problem-solving?

• To memorise solutions to problems

• To spot similar patterns in problems and simplify them or improve efficiency

• To create entirely new problems

• To focus only on the details of one specific problem

What does abstraction mean in problem-solving?

• Focusing on every detail, no matter how small

• Ignoring the problem entirely

• Focusing on the key parts and removing unnecessary details

• Breaking the problem into smaller parts

What is computational thinking?

• Solving problems using only a computer

• Problem-solving with or without a computer

• Writing computer programs to fix problems

• Using technology to avoid solving problems