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What is the goal of computational thinking?
What is the goal of computational thinking?
- To break down problems into smaller subproblems
- To recognize patterns similar to previously solved problems
- To find essential and non-essential parts of a problem
- To write efficient sets of instructions for computers (correct)
Which stage of computational thinking involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems?
Which stage of computational thinking involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems?
- Decomposition (correct)
- Algorithms
- Abstraction
- Pattern recognition
What is an abstraction in computational thinking?
What is an abstraction in computational thinking?
- Recognizing patterns similar to solved problems
- A series of precise and unambiguous instructions
- A model that leaves out unnecessary details (correct)
- Breaking down a problem into smaller tasks
Why is pattern recognition important in computational thinking?
Why is pattern recognition important in computational thinking?
What are algorithms in computational thinking?
What are algorithms in computational thinking?
Why do computer scientists need to practice abstraction in computational thinking?
Why do computer scientists need to practice abstraction in computational thinking?
What is decomposition in the context of computational thinking?
What is decomposition in the context of computational thinking?
How does the concept of remixing contribute to promoting computational thinking?
How does the concept of remixing contribute to promoting computational thinking?
Why is it important to write precise instructions for a computer?
Why is it important to write precise instructions for a computer?
In what way does decomposition help programmers in building effective solutions?
In what way does decomposition help programmers in building effective solutions?
Why do coders usually work in pairs or teams in a workplace setting?
Why do coders usually work in pairs or teams in a workplace setting?
What is one of the reasons why computational thinking is useful in many areas besides computer science?
What is one of the reasons why computational thinking is useful in many areas besides computer science?
