Introduction to Algorithms and Computational Problems

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Which question does the example computational problem aim to answer? Options: What is the minimum value in a list?, What is the maximum value in a list?, How many numbers are in the list?, What is the sum of the list?

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What is the maximum value in a list?

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Suppose you are given a list of numbers. Which of the following steps would be part of an algorithm to solve the computational problem described in the example? Compare each number in the list to find the largest one, Add all the numbers together, Sort the list in ascending order, Remove all duplicate numbers

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Compare each number in the list to find the largest one

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Which of the following best describes the Linear Search algorithm?

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A straightforward way to find a value in a list by checking each element one by one.

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Suppose you are searching for the value 7 in the list [2, 4, 7, 9] using Linear Search. Which step will return the position of the value?

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Step 3

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What is the function of the rectangle symbol in a flowchart?

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Denotes a process or operation step

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A student is designing a flowchart for a process that requires a decision to be made. Which symbol should they use, and why?

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Diamond, because it signifies a point requiring a yes/no decision

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Explain how using different symbols in a flowchart helps in understanding workflows.

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Different symbols represent specific actions, making the process steps and decisions clear

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What is the primary purpose of using flowcharts for process documentation?

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To document how a process works, making it easier for others to understand.

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Which use of flowcharts is most relevant for representing algorithms? Options: Business Process Management, Problem Solving, Algorithms Design, Process Documentation

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Algorithms Design

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A team is struggling to understand a complex process. Which use of flowcharts would best help them?

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Process Documentation