APCSP Computational Thinking Practices

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of abstraction in computer science?

Accepted Answer

Using a function to perform a complex task without worrying about the implementation details

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Writing code to solve a specific problem

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Organizing data into a table

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Testing code to find errors

Question 2

What is the purpose of an algorithm in computer science?

Accepted Answer

To provide a step-by-step solution to a problem

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To store and organize data

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To execute a program

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To test the efficiency of code

Question 3

Which of the following best describes "decomposition" in computational thinking?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a problem into smaller, more manageable parts

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Writing code to manipulate data

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Analyzing the results of a test case

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Creating a function to repeat a task

Question 4

A software developer is building a new app that requires the ability to perform calculations. Which of the following is the most effective way to design the app’s calculation feature?

Accepted Answer

Use an already-defined function to handle the calculations

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Manually write out the calculation each time it’s needed

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Create a new function every time a calculation is required

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Store the results of calculations in a database for later use

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of pattern recognition in computational thinking?

Accepted Answer

Identifying a recurring sequence of numbers in data

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Using a for loop to repeat a task

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Writing a recursive function

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Storing a large set of data in an array