AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is an example of decomposition?
A
Breaking the problem of organising a cake sale into smaller parts, such as who will bake the cakes and when to hold the cake sale.
B
Taking the problem of baking a cake and thinking about how we can make it the best cake possible.
C
Looking at what different kinds of cake can be made.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is OPTION C: Finding out how a bicycle works by looking in detail at the different parts that make up the bicycle. Computing’s four foundations include decomposition. It entails breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller, easier-to-manage pieces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of Decomposition in Everyday Life If you went to the grocery store for said holiday dinner you used decomposition to build your grocery list, guide the direction you took as you meandered the aisles, the route you followed to and from the store, and the vehicle in which you drove.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Decomposition in Computational Thinking To build shelves for a storage space, you practice decomposition by measuring the space, creating a blueprint or plan to determine the size of the shelves and the materials you need to accomplish the task.

Detailed explanation-4: -Decomposition is the process of breaking down a problem or challenge – even a complex one – into small, manageable parts.

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