Computational Thinking Definitions Quiz

What is the purpose of abstraction in computational thinking?

• To add unnecessary details to a problem

• To simplify a problem by focusing on necessary details

• To complicate the problem-solving process

• To ignore the logical description of data

What does data abstraction involve in a computer system?

• Ignoring data storage

• Focusing on physical data representation

• Storing and representing data with logical descriptions

• Removing all data operators

Which branch of mathematics is used to represent problems using nodes and edges?

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Graph Theory

• Trigonometry

What is the benefit of caching in a computer system?

• Slower data retrieval

• Permanent data storage

• Faster data retrieval if needed again

• Data loss prevention

What are reusable program components?

• Components that are never tested

• Components that are written, debugged, and tested for reuse

• Components that cannot be transplanted

• Components that increase development time

What does procedural abstraction rely on?

• Random steps

• A procedure of sequential steps

• Unrelated tasks

• Non-sequential actions

What is a flowchart?

• A diagrammatic representation of the flow of a program

• A list of programming languages

• A type of computer hardware

• A method of data storage

What are logical conditions used for in a system?

• To store data permanently

• To determine the next step when a decision is needed

• To increase the speed of the processor

• To connect to the internet

What is concurrent processing?

• Processing where tasks are completed one after another

• Processing where the system appears to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Processing that only occurs at night

• Processing that requires no user input