Algorithm

What is an Algorithm?

• A chart showing the flow of a series of events
• Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem
• A decision arrived at by following instructions
• A computer program that follows a chart

When can algorithms be used?

• Only with computers
• Only when programming
• Only with flowcharts
• Any time to design solutions to problems

Instructions carried out one after another in order is a...

• List

• Sequence

• Collection

• Series

Which is the definition of "sequence"?

• A set of instructions in a specific order

• Where instructions repeat

• Code where decisions are made

Which of the following contains an INCORRECT sequence when getting dressed to go out?

• Put on socks, put on shoes, put on coat

• Put on coat, put on shoes, put on socks

• Put on socks, put on coat, put on shoes

What is the correct definition of an algorithm?

• An algorithm is a step by step instructions to solve a problem.
• An algorithm is a process of baking bread.
• An algorithm is a software used to compute numbers.
• An algorithm is the process of breaking problems.

Data sent from a Computer is called

• Input

• Output

• Process

Following a recipe would be an example of

• Sequence

• Selection

• Iteration/looping

Step by step procedure to solve any problem___

• Flowchart

• Algorithm

• Program

Algorithm is always written in______ language.

• Difficult

• Simple

• Binary