Foundations of Computer Science
Questions with Verified Answers
Algorithm - ANSWERS*A well-defined procedure that allows an agent to solve a
problem. Must be able to:
1.) Be well-ordered and unambiguous
2.)Effectively executable
3.) Terminate at any point
*Precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer.
Define, prepare, try, reflect - ANSWERSWhat are the four steps (in order) of the
problem solving process?
Define - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) To understand the problem when it
was assigned, examining resources, finding problems with the original design before
deciding how to fix them.
1.) What problem are you trying to solve?
2.)What are your limitations?
3.) What does success look like?
Prepare - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) Discussing with team members
how to proceed, brainstorming approaches, anticipating possible flaws.
1.)Brainstorm/research possible flaws
2.)Compare pros and cons
3.)Make a plan
Try - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) Putting plan into action.
Reflect - ANSWERSExamine the results of the test, compare results to predictions.
1.)How do results compare to the goals you set while defining the problem?
2.)What can you learn from this or do better next time?
3.)What new problems have you discovered?
Input, storage, process, output - ANSWERSRoles of a computer (in order)
Calculator - ANSWERSA computer was originally designed to be a __________
Input - ANSWERS*When you tell a computer what to do.
*Allows information to be given to the computer.
Output - ANSWERS*Display
*Information that you receive from the computer.
Questions with Verified Answers
Algorithm - ANSWERS*A well-defined procedure that allows an agent to solve a
problem. Must be able to:
1.) Be well-ordered and unambiguous
2.)Effectively executable
3.) Terminate at any point
*Precise sequence of instructions for processes that can be executed by a computer.
Define, prepare, try, reflect - ANSWERSWhat are the four steps (in order) of the
problem solving process?
Define - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) To understand the problem when it
was assigned, examining resources, finding problems with the original design before
deciding how to fix them.
1.) What problem are you trying to solve?
2.)What are your limitations?
3.) What does success look like?
Prepare - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) Discussing with team members
how to proceed, brainstorming approaches, anticipating possible flaws.
1.)Brainstorm/research possible flaws
2.)Compare pros and cons
3.)Make a plan
Try - ANSWERS(Problem Solving Process step) Putting plan into action.
Reflect - ANSWERSExamine the results of the test, compare results to predictions.
1.)How do results compare to the goals you set while defining the problem?
2.)What can you learn from this or do better next time?
3.)What new problems have you discovered?
Input, storage, process, output - ANSWERSRoles of a computer (in order)
Calculator - ANSWERSA computer was originally designed to be a __________
Input - ANSWERS*When you tell a computer what to do.
*Allows information to be given to the computer.
Output - ANSWERS*Display
*Information that you receive from the computer.
