Computer Science

What is an algorithm?

• Patterns and trends used to solve a problem

• A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem

• A programming language

What are algorithms used for?

• To plan out the solution to a problem

• As a platform to program a solution

• To test a solution to a problem

What are the only two numbers you can use in binary?

• 0 and 1

• 1 and 2

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

• 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

What is the point of binary?

• It represents how computers interpret electrical signals

• Because we like to make you do extra math

• It is fun

• Because it describes star systems

How is our number system different from the binary system?

• Our number system is base 5; the binary system is base 3

• Our number system is base 10; the binary system is base 2

• Our number system is base 10; the binary system is base 1

• Our number system is base 100; the binary system is base 2

An advantage of programming in Low Level is

• Easier for us to understand

• Easier to debug

• Programs require less file space

A disadvantage of programming in Low Level is

• No technical skill is required

• Needs to be translated before it can be executed

• Difficult for humans to debug

An advantage of programming in High Level is

• Easier for us to understand

• Useful for device drivers

• Programs execute faster than other generations

A disadvantage of programming in High Level is

• A lot of code must be translated before it can be executed

• Difficult to debug

• High level of technical skill is required

Sequencing is…

• a list of instructions which are followed in a set order

• a list of instructions where there is a choice based on a condition

• A list of instructions which will loop based on a condition

• A list of instructions which will loop forever