Algorithm and Flowchart

1.    Which of the following consists of a set of steps?

• A.   Programs

• B.   Algorithms

• C.   Flowcharts

• D.   All of these

2.    What is the difference between algorithms and programs?

• A.   Algorithms can be written by programmers

• B. Programs can be written on paper while algorithms can not

• C.   Algorithms can be written in any language unlike programs

• D. None of these

3. 3.    Which of the following is a type of flowcharting symbol?

• A.   Terminal blocks

• B. Logical operators

• C.   Lines

• D.   Variables

4.    Which of the following is TRUE about algorithms?

• A.   They can be infinite

• B.    They are finite

• C.   They are written using a software

• D.   They contain codes

  
  

5.    What are the ovals or rounded rectangles that are used to indicate the start and the end of an algorithm?

• A.   Terminal blocks

• B.   Rounded blocks

• C.   Process blocks

• D.   Startup blocks

6.    What shapes are used to indicate a decision block?

• A.   Square

• B.   Rectangle

• C.   Triangle

• D.   Diamond

  
  

7.    Process blocks are used to hold what type of tasks?

• A.   Calculations

• B.   Opening files

• C.    Closing files

• D.   All of these

8.   Algorithms are used to?

• A.   Create a test result

• B. Create a problem

• C.   Design a solution

• D.   None of these

1.    What is/are the role(s) of flowcharts in algorithms?

• A.   As visual representation

• B.   As a substitute

• C.   As a guide

• D.   All of these

10.    Which shape is used as a connection point between two sections of a flowchart that are not adjacent or closely located to each other?

• A.   Arrow

• B.     Circle

• C.   Star

• D.   Diamond