COM7E2 - DNA

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

Muhammad, Poppy, and Noah are on a field trip and they need to find the Post Office in the city. What algorithm do they use?

• A set of directions

• A recipe

• A list of instructions

Benjamin is working on a project and he needs to use an Algorithm. What would be the main purpose of using an Algorithm in his project?

• To make his computer run faster

• To solve a problem or accomplish a task in his project

• To create a chart for his project

• To write a computer program for his project

An algorithm is a set of ​ (a)   , carried out in a specified ​ (b)   to solve a problem or complete a task.​ ​

• instructions
• order
• binary
• journey

Kiara is learning about algorithms. She understands that an algorithm can be expressed in ​ (a)   . For instance, it could be plain English, or a programming language like ​ (b)   , which Mira and Poppy are currently studying.​

• any language

• binary

• Spanish

• python

• denary

A ​ (a)   is a set of precise instructions, expressed in a programming language.

• program
• recipe
• algorithm

What is the primary function of an Algorithm in computer science?

• To increase the speed of the computer

• To solve a specific problem or perform a specific task

• To design the interface of a software

• To manage the hardware of the computer

Anaya, Poppy, and Leo are learning to code. They are discussing the role of an Algorithm in their coding journey. According to you, what is the role of an Algorithm in their learning process?

• To provide a graphical representation of the data they are working with

• To write the code for Anaya, Poppy, and Leo

• To provide a step-by-step procedure for solving the problems they encounter

• To debug the errors in the code they write

What algorithm would you use to find a book in a library?

• A list of ingredients for a recipe

• A set of instructions or directions

• A flowchart of a process

• A map of the city

Which of these is a commonly used programming langauage

• python

• cobra

• serpent