Computational Thinking

• What is the purpose of abstraction in computational thinking?

  To remove unnecessary elements
• How does abstraction increase the chance of program success?

  By focusing on core aspects of the program
• What is a consequence of too much abstraction in a game?

  It may become too simplistic or unrealistic
• What is caching in computing?

  Storing frequently used data for quick access
• Why is caching beneficial for data retrieval?

  It allows faster access for future use
• What must Kamran consider when using caching?

  The feasibility based on item search frequency
• What is a reusable component in programming?

  A piece of code used multiple times
• What is the benefit of using subroutines?

  They allow code to be reused efficiently
• Why are library routines advantageous in programming?

  They perform common tasks and are error-free
• How do reusable components save time in programming?

  They do not need to be rewritten
• What is problem recognition in computational thinking?

  Identifying that there is a problem to solve
• What does problem decomposition involve?

  Splitting a problem into smaller parts
• Why is decomposition important in programming?

  It allows manageable sections to be solved
• What is a subprogram?

  A self-contained piece of code called from others
• How does decomposition increase productivity in programming?


  Different teams can work on modules simultaneously
• What is the risk of parallel processing in decomposition?

  Recombining parts into a single solution may be difficult
• What is the purpose of the Divide and Conquer strategy?

  To solve smaller sections of a problem individually
• What is concurrent programming?

  Processes happening simultaneously or overlapping
• What is a limitation of concurrent processing in searching data?

  It is limited by bottlenecks like storage access
• What is the benefit of caching?

  It speeds up retrieval of previously used data
• What is the advantage of concurrent processing?

  It allows multiple processes to solve problems
• What does branching in programming do?

  Decides which code is executed
• What is iteration in programming?

  Repeatedly runs the same code in sequence
• What is sequence in programming?

  A series of instructions performed in order