Decomposition

Decomposition

1. What is decomposition?

   • Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller, more manageable parts

2. Why do we decompose a complex problem?

   • To make it easier to solve

3. Which of these is an example of decomposition?

   • Finding out how a bicycle works by looking in detail at the different parts that make up the bicycle

4. Which of these is an example of decomposition?

   • Breaking the problem of organising a cake sale into smaller parts, such as who will bake the cakes and when to hold the cake sale

5. How often do we decompose problems?

   • On a daily basis, often without thinking about it

6. Which of these would not be involved in decomposing a problem?

   • Adding more parts to the problem so it becomes more complex

7. Which of these is an example of decomposition?

   • Solving the complex problem of a crime by breaking it down into when the crime was committed and were there any witnesses