Pseudocodes and Flowcharts

Pseudocodes and Flowcharts

Short Quiz

on Algorithms

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true about Algorithms?

• The steps must be defined precisely.

• Steps must be unambiguous

• It should arrive at a guaranteed answer

• It may include computer codes

Multiple Choice

Algorithms should be written in such a way that it can be used in different programming languages.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A PRECISE algorithm means?

• The input for the current instruction comes only from preceding instructions

• It knows the exact and correct steps to execute

• The algorithm ends by giving the result after the execution of instructions

• The algorithm can take a good number of inputs and yields the correct results

Multiple Choice

A FINITE algorithm means?

• The input for the current instruction comes only from preceding instructions

• It knows the exact and correct steps to execute

• The algorithm ends by giving the result after the execution of instructions

• The algorithm can take a good number of inputs and yields the correct results

Multiple Choice

An algorithm with GENERAILITY means?

• The input for the current instruction comes only from preceding instructions

• It knows the exact and correct steps to execute

• The algorithm ends by giving the result after the execution of instructions

• The algorithm can take a good number of inputs and yields the correct results

Multiple Choice

Which among the g the option BEST describes what an algorithm is?

• A chart showing the flow of a series of events

• A decision arrived at by following instructions

• Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem

• A computer program that follows a chart

Multiple Choice

What algorithm do we use when we are building a wardrobe?

• A set of directions

• A list of instructions

• A recipe

Multiple Choice

What algorithm do we use when we are looking for the nearest mall?

• A set of directions

• A list of instructions

• A recipe

Multiple Choice

What algorithm do we use when we want to bake a cake?

• A set of directions

• A list of instructions

• A recipe

Multiple Choice

Asking what is the input or output of the problem is part of what problem-solving process?

• Defining process

• Designing process

• Implementation process

• Testing process

Now to our main lesson..

Open Ended

Why should algorithms be written in plain English?

Open Ended

What is the difference between algorithms and pseudocode?

Multiple Choice

Below is a step in an algorithm. Which among the option below is its equivalent pseudocode?

Divide the value of x by y and add ten.

• x / y + 10

• (x/y) + 10

• y/x + 10

• (y/x) + 10

Poll

Were you able to understand the basics of pseudocode and flowcharts?

• Things are unclear

• Some things are clear

• Majority are clear

• All is clear

- End of Lesson

Thank you for your time.

Open Ended

List questions that you have on the lesson.