2.1.4 Thinking Logically Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by thinking logically?
A
- Walking through the solution in your head or by talking through it with someone else
- Identifying the points in a problem where a decision needs to be taken
2
Q
What are Boolean expressions?
A
Decisions in programming that can evaluate to either TRUE or FALSE
3
Q
What is a logical decision?
A
Affects the decision of a problem
4
Q
What is a decision?
A
A result reached after some consideration
5
Q
What is the shape given to a decision icon in a flowchart?
A
A diamond
6
Q
In a flowchart, how many options stem from a decision?
A
2 - yes or no/ true or false
7
Q
How do you make effective decisions?
A
By evaluating the importance of different factors and selecting the options that satisfy the needs of the task the most appropriately
8
Q
How does the result of a decision affect the flow of a program?
A
The program will follow a different route depending on the decision made by the user
