Computational Thinking

What is abstraction?

• Removing unnecessary detail from a problem

• Finding a problem in a program and fixing it

• Deciding on an action based on a condition

• Using a flowchart to solve a problem

What is logical thinking?

• Removing unnecessary details from a problem

• Finding a problem in a program and fixing it

• Deciding the most appropriate action based on a condition

• Using a flowchart to solve a problem

You can evaluate a program to see if it works by running a series of...

• Flowcharts

• Tests

• Results

• Decompositions

What is computational thinking?

• Thinking like a computer to solve problems

• Figuring out how to use computers to solve problems

• Using a computer

• Working out the answers to problems

Breaking down a large problem into smaller problems is called...

• Aggregation

• Segmentation

• Decomposition

• Integration

A series of steps that describes how to solve a problem is called an...

• Algorithm

• Pattern Recognition

• Formula

• Methodology

Which of these is an example of abstraction?

• Writing out every step of a computer process

• Ignoring unnecessary details to focus on important parts

• Writing out every step in full detail

• Solving a problem by guessing

When designing a video game, what is an example of abstraction?

• Ignoring small details like the color of every NPC’s shoes

• Programming every individual pixel

• Writing a book instead

• Closing the game

You are designing a self-driving car. What details can be ignored?

• Safety features like airbags and seatbelts.
• Non-essential aesthetic details like color and brand.
• Navigation system details and maps.
• Engine specifications and fuel type.

Which parts are important for creating a weather app?

• Temperature and Location

• Social Media

• Background Music

• App Logo