computational thinking Flashcards
1
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What is computational thinking?
A
A way of approaching problems that is particularly useful in computing. It can also be useful for tackling many other kinds of problems.
2
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What is pattern matching?
A
Identifying patterns and recognising when two patterns are similar.
3
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What is abstraction?
A
Ignoring irrelevant details and reducing a problem to its essential features.
4
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What is decomposition?
A
Breaking a complex task down into a set of smaller and simpler tasks.
5
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What are algorithms?
A
Using a sequence of steps to solve a problem.
6
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What is binary?
A
A system of storing data using 1s and 0s.
7
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What is hex?
A
A base16 system of storing data. 0 to F.
