Characteristics of Algorithms No 2

Which principle ensures that an algorithm eventually terminates?

• Finiteness

• Unambiguous

• Iteration

• Selection

Which characteristic of an algorithm focuses on making each step clear and precise?

• Finiteness

• Unambiguous

• Clearly defined inputs and output

• Logical sequencing of steps

Which principle ensures that an algorithm has well-specified initial and final states?

• Clearly defined inputs and output

• Logical sequencing of steps

• Structured English

• Finiteness

Which characteristic ensures that the steps of an algorithm are arranged in a sensible order?

• Iteration

• Selection

• Logical sequencing of steps

• Unambiguous

What principle allows for repetition of instructions until a specific condition is met?

• Selection

• Finiteness

• Unambiguous

• Iteration

Which principle allows algorithms to make decisions based on specific conditions?

• Iteration

• Selection

• Clearly defined inputs and output

• Logical sequencing of steps

Which method of representing algorithms uses natural language with a structured format?

• Finiteness

• Unambiguous

• Structured English

• Clearly defined inputs and output

What is the primary focus of the 'finiteness' characteristic of an algorithm?

• Clear instructions

• Finite number of steps

• Logical flow

• Well-defined inputs and output

Which principle emphasizes the need for well-defined initial and final states of an algorithm?

• Finiteness

• Unambiguous

• Clearly defined inputs and output

• Logical sequencing of steps

What principle focuses on making each step of an algorithm crystal clear?

• Iteration

• Selection

• Unambiguous

• Structured English