Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1381: What is the significance of the sum clue in the child age problem?
- A: It distinguishes the correct age triple
- B: It provides the exact ages of the children
- C: It reveals the product of the ages
- D: It helps eliminate all but one possible age triple
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A
Q1382: In the child age problem, why did the clue about the sum alone not resolve the issue?
- A: The sum of the ages was not unique
- B: The sum was too high
- C: The product was not given
- D: The oldest child was not mentioned
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A
Q1383: How many possible triples of ages have the sum of 13 in the child age problem?
- A: 1
- B: 2
- C: 3
- D: 4
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B
Q1384: What is the final set of ages for the children based on the clues provided?
- A: 1, 6, 6
- B: 2, 2, 9
- C: 3, 3, 7
- D: 4, 4, 5
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B
Q1385: How does understanding the problem change during the problem-solving process in the example?
- A: It becomes clearer as clues are considered
- B: It remains static throughout
- C: It is solved before planning
- D: It becomes less important with each step
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A
Q1386: What role does the "oldest child" clue play in solving the age problem?
- A: It eliminates the ambiguous age triple
- B: It provides the exact age
- C: It gives the product of the ages
- D: It provides the sum of the ages
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A
Q1387: Which phase of Polya's approach is exemplified by formulating the algorithm and representing it as a program?
- A: Phase 1
- B: Phase 2
- C: Phase 3
- D: Phase 4
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C
Q1388: How can the problem-solving phases help in algorithm development?
- A: They provide a structured approach to understanding and solving problems
- B: They replace the need for algorithms
- C: They simplify the problem-solving process
- D: They provide a detailed solution instantly
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A
Q1389: In the example problem, what does the inability to solve with the sum alone indicate?
- A: There are multiple triples with the same sum
- B: The product clue was incorrect
- C: The ages are not integers
- D: The problem is unsolvable
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A
Q1390: What is the common thread running through various problem-solving techniques according to Module 93?
- A: "Get your foot in the door"
- B: "Solve the problem directly"
- C: "Avoid confrontation"
- D: "Focus on the solution"
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A