1.2 Decomposition & abstraction

Question 1

What does “Computational thinking” mean?

Answer 1

The thought processes involved in formulating problems and their solutions so that the solutions are represented in a form that can be effectively carried out by a computer.

Question 2

What does “decomposition” mean?

Answer 2

Breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable parts, which are then easier to solve.

Question 3

What does “abstraction” mean?

Answer 3

The process of removing or hiding unnecessary detail so that only the important points remain.

Question 4

What does “subprogram” mean?

Answer 4

A self-contained module of code that performs a specific task. It can be ‘called’ by the main program when it is needed.