What is an algorithm in computer programming?

• A. A set of programming constructs

• B. A well-defined set of instructions to solve a problem

• C. A specific programming language

• D. A mathematical equation

What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?

• A. To confuse programmers

• B. To display the result

• C. To execute computer code

• D. To solve a particular problem

What are the qualities of good algorithms?

• A. Unclear instructions

• B. Ambiguous steps

• C. Effective among many ways

• D. Inclusion of computer code

Which category of algorithms deals with sorting items?

• A. Search

• B. Sort

• C. Insert

• D. Update

What does "Finiteness" mean in the characteristics of an algorithm?

• A. Ambiguity

• B. Infinite steps

• C. Termination after a finite number of steps

• D. Unlimited resources

How should algorithms be written with respect to programming languages?

• A. Include specific programming code

• B. Be language-independent

• C. Rely on resource availability

• D. Have ambiguous steps

What is a common construct used to write algorithms?

• A. Programming languages

• B. Algorithms

• C. Loops, flow-control, etc.

• D. Resource dependency

When is algorithm writing typically executed?

• A. Before defining the problem domain

• B. During the problem definition phase

• C. After defining the problem domain

• D. Without knowing the problem domain

Which of the following is an example of a Data Item?

• A. Algorithm

• B. Group Item

• C. Field

• D. Flow-control

What does a Record represent in the context of data?

• A. A mathematical equation

• B. A set of instructions

• C. A collection of field values of a given entity

• D. A loop in programming