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What is the first step in the Insertion Sort algorithm?
What is the first step in the Insertion Sort algorithm?
- Start with the second element. (correct)
- Sort the entire array at once.
- Pick the largest element in the array.
- Insert the first element into the sorted collection.
In the context of the Insertion Sort, what does 'correct position logic' refer to?
In the context of the Insertion Sort, what does 'correct position logic' refer to?
- Identifying the largest element in the array.
- Sorting the array based on a random order.
- Determining where to insert the current item in the sorted section. (correct)
- Deciding the overall sorted order before sorting.
Which of the following statements is true about the Bubble Sort algorithm?
Which of the following statements is true about the Bubble Sort algorithm?
- It is faster than Insertion Sort for large datasets.
- It requires no comparisons to sort the array.
- It compares adjacent elements and swaps them if needed. (correct)
- It sorts the entire list in one iteration.
Which of the following best describes the decomposition process in Insertion Sort?
Which of the following best describes the decomposition process in Insertion Sort?
What characterizes the pattern recognition aspect of the Insertion Sort?
What characterizes the pattern recognition aspect of the Insertion Sort?
In Bubble Sort, when does the largest element reach its correct position?
In Bubble Sort, when does the largest element reach its correct position?
What happens to larger elements during the Insertion Sort process when a smaller current element is identified?
What happens to larger elements during the Insertion Sort process when a smaller current element is identified?
What is the role of comparisons in the Insertion Sort algorithm?
What is the role of comparisons in the Insertion Sort algorithm?
What is the primary purpose of computational thinking?
What is the primary purpose of computational thinking?
Which property of computational thinking involves breaking down complex problems into smaller tasks?
Which property of computational thinking involves breaking down complex problems into smaller tasks?
In the context of creating a website, what does abstraction focus on?
In the context of creating a website, what does abstraction focus on?
What are computational artifacts?
What are computational artifacts?
What does algorithmic design involve?
What does algorithmic design involve?
Which aspect of computational thinking is crucial for recognizing trends in user behavior on a website?
Which aspect of computational thinking is crucial for recognizing trends in user behavior on a website?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a computational artifact?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a computational artifact?
The input-process-output model of computers refers to what?
The input-process-output model of computers refers to what?
What are the primary artifacts associated with software development lifecycle?
What are the primary artifacts associated with software development lifecycle?
Which step is NOT part of the pseudocode for adding two numbers?
Which step is NOT part of the pseudocode for adding two numbers?
In pseudocode, when checking if a number is even, which condition correctly checks for evenness?
In pseudocode, when checking if a number is even, which condition correctly checks for evenness?
What is the main purpose of writing pseudocode?
What is the main purpose of writing pseudocode?
Which of the following statements about pseudocode is false?
Which of the following statements about pseudocode is false?
When developing an algorithm, which step is typically performed before pseudocode?
When developing an algorithm, which step is typically performed before pseudocode?
How does a programmer typically determine if they should create a flowchart?
How does a programmer typically determine if they should create a flowchart?
What is the output for an even number in the pseudocode example?
What is the output for an even number in the pseudocode example?
Which data structure is typically used to add and remove elements in a specific order?
Which data structure is typically used to add and remove elements in a specific order?
What is the primary purpose of control structures in programming?
What is the primary purpose of control structures in programming?
Which step in the computational artifact development process involves defining what the program should produce based on inputs?
Which step in the computational artifact development process involves defining what the program should produce based on inputs?
In the Jeroo algorithm example, which operation does the Jeroo perform after planting the flower?
In the Jeroo algorithm example, which operation does the Jeroo perform after planting the flower?
What should be considered when choosing a data structure for a specific application?
What should be considered when choosing a data structure for a specific application?
During which step of algorithm development is it essential to verify that the algorithm works correctly?
During which step of algorithm development is it essential to verify that the algorithm works correctly?
Which direction should the Jeroo face initially as described in the problem?
Which direction should the Jeroo face initially as described in the problem?
What is essential to keep in mind when refining steps in the development process of an algorithm?
What is essential to keep in mind when refining steps in the development process of an algorithm?
What is the first step in setting up the algorithm for tracing?
What is the first step in setting up the algorithm for tracing?
What is the purpose of tracking record inputs during algorithm tracing?
What is the purpose of tracking record inputs during algorithm tracing?
How does control flow impact algorithm tracing?
How does control flow impact algorithm tracing?
What happens in the verification step of the algorithm tracing process?
What happens in the verification step of the algorithm tracing process?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the tracing process?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the tracing process?
What role do trace tables play in algorithm tracing?
What role do trace tables play in algorithm tracing?
Which step follows after processing in the context of algorithm tracing?
Which step follows after processing in the context of algorithm tracing?
What describes the purpose of repeating the tracing steps until completion?
What describes the purpose of repeating the tracing steps until completion?
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Study Notes
Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
- Computational Thinking is a thought process that helps solve problems in a way that computers do.
- Computational Thinking Properties:
- Abstraction: Simplifying complex problems by focusing on essential details.
- Decomposition: Breaking down problems into smaller, manageable sub-problems.
- Pattern Recognition: Identifying patterns in data or problem solutions.
- Algorithmic Design: Creating step-by-step instructions to solve problems.
- Computational Artifacts are human-made systems utilizing computational thinking. Examples include websites, apps, databases, and software systems.
Sorting Algorithms
- Insertion Sort: A sorting algorithm where elements are repeatedly picked and inserted into their correct sorted position.
- It builds a sorted sub-array by inserting elements gradually.
- Bubble Sort: A sorting algorithm that repeatedly compares and swaps adjacent elements if they are in the wrong order.
- It moves the largest element to the end of the array in each iteration.
Algorithm Design Process
- Algorithm Design: The process of creating a step-by-step solution to a problem.
- Steps in Designing an Algorithm:
- Define the Problem: Clearly state the problem to be solved.
- List Inputs and Outputs: Define the data required and the expected results.
- Planning: Develop a high-level plan of the algorithm's logic.
- Outline the Logic: Refine planning into detailed steps.
- Test the Algorithm: Test the solution using data sets.
- Pseudocode: A way to represent an algorithm using a human-readable description.
- It allows for clarity in logic without specific programming language conventions.
- Control Structures: Help to determine the order of program execution.
- Conditional Statements: Determine execution based on conditions.
- Loops: Repeat specific statements to control flow.
- Trace Tables: A technique to hand-execute an algorithm step-by-step.
- It tracks variables and data changes at each step.
- It helps verify the algorithm's correctness.
Jeroo Example (Computational Artifact)
- Problem: Design an algorithm for a Jeroo to pick a flower and plant it at another location.
- Input: Jeroo's initial location, flower's location, final flower location.
- Output: Jeroo's final location, flower planted at specified location.
- Algorithm Steps: (Example)
- Pick the flower.
- Move to the designated flower planting location.
- Plant the flower.
- Move East one hop.
- Stop.
- Algorithm Tracing: Requires step-by-step execution of the algorithm to confirm it functions correctly.
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