When a mechanic is trying to fix a cars engine and is able to discern that the windshield wiper is not a relevant element to the problem, the mechanic is demonstrating abstraction.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

When a mechanic is trying to fix a car’s engine and is able to discern that the windshield wiper is not a relevant element to the problem, the mechanic is demonstrating abstraction.

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When a mechanic is trying to fix a car’s engine and is able to discern that the windshield wiper is not a relevant element to the problem, the mechanic is demonstrating abstraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Computational thinking in practice Each of these smaller problems can then be looked at individually, considering how similar problems have been solved previously (pattern recognition) and focusing only on the important details, while ignoring irrelevant information (abstraction).

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of computational thinking include developing a chess strategy, making and reading maps, and organizing a long to-do list into manageable daily tasks. It’s everywhere in daily life, so why not build this mental muscle?

Detailed explanation-4: -Algorithm design Like a computer programmer writing rules or a set of instructions for a computer algorithm, algorithmic thinking comes up with step-by-step solutions that can be followed in order to solve a problem.

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