S3 Algorithm Flashcard

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What is an algorithm?

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A logical step-by-step process for solving a problem

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How are algorithms normally written?

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As a flowchart or in pseudocode

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What is one of the basic things to know in order to understand a problem?

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The inputs into the problem

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In what order should instructions be carried out?

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In the order they need to be carried out

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What needs to be made in the problem?

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Decisions

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What is pseudocode primarily used for?

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Describing a set of instructions

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What is true about pseudocode?

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It is a simple way of describing instructions

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What does the pseudocode line "Declare number As Integer" do?

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It declares a variable as an integer

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What does the pseudocode notation "INPUT" indicate?

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A user will be inputting something

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Which pseudocode notation is used for a counting loop? Options: OUTPUT, FOR, IF - THEN - ELSE, WHILE

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FOR