Computer Science Paper 2 Key Terms

Question 1

What is an algorithm

Answer 1

A sequence of steps that can be followed to complete a task

Question 2

What is algorithmic thinking

Answer 2

Solving problems by defining the steps and sequence needed

Question 3

What is abstraction

Answer 3

Removing unnecessary detail from a problem

Question 4

What is decomposition

Answer 4

Breaking a problem into sub-problems that each represent a specific task