Algorithms and Computer Science

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What is an Algorithm?

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Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem

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What algorithm do we use when we're making a cake? Options: A set of directions, A recipe, A list of instructions

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A recipe

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When you write an algorithm the order of the instructions is very important.

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True

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Algorithm

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A list of steps to finish a task.

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Code

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The language that programmers create and use to tell a computer what to do.

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What is a series of commands? Options: PROCESSING, FUNCTION, STORAGE, ALGORITHM

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ALGORITHM

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A list of steps to finish a task. A set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer.

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algorithm

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Which of these is NOT an algorithm?
Following recipe instructions,
Tying your shoelaces,
Making a cup of coffee

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Working out how an engine works

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When can an algorithm be used?

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To design a solution to any problem

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If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?

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Take the subway