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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Processes 2 (Questions)

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Processes are often called tasks in embedded operating systems. In the world of computer science, procedures, controls and design are all important ideas in building computer programs.

Have a go at processing the following quiz!

1. Programs (or procedures) are .......
[ ] detailed instructions to do things in a particular order
[ ] detailed instructions which can be carried out in any order
[ ] plans which only make sense to computer nerds
[ ] too complicated to understand
2. Programs (or procedures) are created in which order?
[ ] Break into main tasks, create flow charts, write code
[ ] Break into main tasks, write code, create flow charts
[ ] Create flow charts, break into main tasks, write code
[ ] Write code, break into main tasks, create flow charts
3. Flow charts are a way of showing in diagrams .......
[ ] the steps needed to perform some process
[ ] a model of a solution to a processing problem
[ ] how data moves through a computer system
[ ] All of the above
4. A rectangular box in a program flow chart shows .......
[ ] a decision
[ ] a process
[ ] an input
[ ] the start or end
5. A diamond shape in a program flow chart shows .......
[ ] a decision
[ ] a process
[ ] an output
[ ] the start or end
6. An arrow in a program flow chart shows .......
[ ] a feedback loop
[ ] an error situation which needs attention
[ ] an input or output of data is occurring
[ ] the flow of control is passing in the direction indicated
7. A counter value used in a program to trigger an action .......
[ ] is a bad idea
[ ] is acting as a condition
[ ] is acting as a control
[ ] is called a variable
8. You take a ticket entering a parking lot and the barrier lifts.
[ ] This is an example of automatic control
[ ] This is an example of 'Cause and Effect'
[ ] This is an example of computer control
[ ] This is an example of 'Pay and Display'
9. Which of these is not an example of 'Cause and Effect'?
[ ] A dog sees a cat and the dog chases the cat
[ ] A stone is thrown into a pond and ripples appear
[ ] I am walking in the rain and my clothes get wet
[ ] The sun is shining and it starts snowing
10. Solving a problem by breaking it up into smaller tasks .......
[ ] is called 'Bottom-Up Design'
[ ] is called 'Top-Down Design'
[ ] is called 'Top-Heavy Design'
[ ] is called 'Top-Up Design'
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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Processes 2 (Answers)
1. Programs (or procedures) are .......
[x] detailed instructions to do things in a particular order
[ ] detailed instructions which can be carried out in any order
[ ] plans which only make sense to computer nerds
[ ] too complicated to understand
Computers usually follow a sequence of instructions
2. Programs (or procedures) are created in which order?
[x] Break into main tasks, create flow charts, write code
[ ] Break into main tasks, write code, create flow charts
[ ] Create flow charts, break into main tasks, write code
[ ] Write code, break into main tasks, create flow charts
3. Flow charts are a way of showing in diagrams .......
[ ] the steps needed to perform some process
[ ] a model of a solution to a processing problem
[ ] how data moves through a computer system
[x] All of the above
There are many different types of flow chart
4. A rectangular box in a program flow chart shows .......
[ ] a decision
[x] a process
[ ] an input
[ ] the start or end
Example: add 1 to counter
5. A diamond shape in a program flow chart shows .......
[x] a decision
[ ] a process
[ ] an output
[ ] the start or end
Example: was the code entered valid yes/no
6. An arrow in a program flow chart shows .......
[ ] a feedback loop
[ ] an error situation which needs attention
[ ] an input or output of data is occurring
[x] the flow of control is passing in the direction indicated
7. A counter value used in a program to trigger an action .......
[ ] is a bad idea
[ ] is acting as a condition
[x] is acting as a control
[ ] is called a variable
Example: If Count = 50 then trigger 'FULL' sign to light
8. You take a ticket entering a parking lot and the barrier lifts.
[ ] This is an example of automatic control
[x] This is an example of 'Cause and Effect'
[ ] This is an example of computer control
[ ] This is an example of 'Pay and Display'
The two occurrences are directly linked
9. Which of these is not an example of 'Cause and Effect'?
[ ] A dog sees a cat and the dog chases the cat
[ ] A stone is thrown into a pond and ripples appear
[ ] I am walking in the rain and my clothes get wet
[x] The sun is shining and it starts snowing
10. Solving a problem by breaking it up into smaller tasks .......
[ ] is called 'Bottom-Up Design'
[x] is called 'Top-Down Design'
[ ] is called 'Top-Heavy Design'
[ ] is called 'Top-Up Design'
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