Unit 6 - Algorithms

Question 1

What is meant by the term “Abstraction”?

Answer 1

Obfuscating unnecesary details, usually for the benefit of the user

Question 2

What is meant by the term “Decomposition”?

Answer 2

Breaking down a problem into smaller more manageable parts, usually to make coding easier to do and more approachable

Question 3

What is meant by the term “Algorithmic thinking”?

Answer 3

Finding an algorithm to get to the solution and then working in line with those steps

Question 4

What is meant by the term “Structure diagram”?

Answer 4

A diagram showing how a problem is decomposed, displayed decomposition visually