7ICT - Algorithms Revision Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A sandwich

• Steps to make a sandwich

• A flowchart

• A process or steps used to solve a problem

The first step to solving a problem is to have a clearly defined...

(a)  

Select all of the elements within a computer algorithm

• Input

• Checklist

• Algorithm

• Output

Algorithms can be represented as what:

• Flowcharts

• Check boxes

• Psuedocode

• A single step

Iteration in a computer algorithm means

• Steps in sequential order

• Repetition of elements

• Starting with the word 'it'

• Choice of elements

Usually written inside of the first terminator symbol is the word

(a)  

What shape should be used for 'Don't do it'?

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Oval

• Rounded rectangle

An input/output is best defined as:

• This symbol shows that some action or “process” occurs in the flow chart

• This symbol indicates that a problem will receive input into the flow chart and/or give output as part of solving the computer problem

• This symbol indicates that a question is asked in the flow chart

• These symbols indicate the start and end of a flow chart

What is a binary decision?

• Something that only has two possible answers

• An answer that is only Yes or No

• Something that uses a linear approach to solve problems

• Following steps to reach a single solution

A diamond symbol is used for a

(a)