Chapter 1 Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Quiz

 

1. 1. What is the first step in the problem-solving process?
   1.   Implementation
   2.   Analysis
   3.   Designing
   4.   Problem Identification
2. Which of the following is NOT a phase of problem-solving?
   1.   Understanding the Problem
   2.   Algorithm Design
   3.   Debugging
   4.   Coding
3. What is an algorithm?
   1.   A programming language
   2.   A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
   3.   A type of software
   4.   A computer hardware component
4. Which of the following best describes a flowchart?
   1.   A graphical representation of an algorithm
   2.   A type of computer virus
   3.   A high-level programming language
   4.   A data storage device
5. In which shape is the start and end of a flowchart represented?
   1.   Rectangle
   2.   Diamond
   3.   Circle
   4.   Oval
6. What does the diamond shape represent in a flowchart?
   
   1.   Input/Output
   2.   Process
   3.   Decision
   4.   Start/End
7. Which of the following symbols is used for an input/output operation in a flowchart?
   1.   Rectangle
   2.   Parallelogram
   3.   Diamond
   4.   Oval
8. What is pseudocode used for?
   1.   To write actual code
   2.   To describe an algorithm in plain English
   3.   To debug code
   4.   To design flowcharts
9. In problem-solving, what does 'decomposition' refer to?
   1.   Combining several problems into one
   2.   Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, manageable parts
   3.   Writing the final solution in code
   4.   Testing the solution
10. Which of the following is an example of a problem-solving technique?
    1.   Debugging
    2.   Flowcharting
    3.   Code optimization
    4.   System analysis