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Basic concepts of computational thinking

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Computational Thinking

Question 1 of 4

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What is decomposition ?

Select one of the following:

  • The breaking down of a system into smaller parts that are easier to understand, program and maintain.

  • Looking for similarities among and within problems.

  • The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics and unnecessary detail.

  • A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem.

Explanation

Question 2 of 4

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What is pattern recognition?

Select one of the following:

  • The breaking down of a system into smaller parts that are easier to understand, program and maintain.

  • Looking for similarities among and within problems.

  • The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics and unnecessary detail.

  • A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem.

Explanation

Question 3 of 4

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What is abstraction?

Select one of the following:

  • The breaking down of a system into smaller parts that are easier to understand, program and maintain.

  • The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics and unnecessary detail.

  • Looking for similarities among and within problems.

  • A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem.

Explanation

Question 4 of 4

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What is an algorithm?

Select one of the following:

  • The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics and unnecessary detail.

  • The breaking down of a system into smaller parts that are easier to understand, program and maintain.

  • Looking for similarities among and within problems.

  • A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem.

Explanation