DECI - Week 4 - round

What is an algorithm?

• A set of instructions in order.

• A task for the computer.

What should be considered when designing an algorithm?

• If the correct software is being used.

• If the correct hardware is being used.

• If there is more than one way of solving the problem.

Which of these is the correct symbol for a process in a flowchart?

• Diamond

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

When can algorithms be used?

• Only with computers

• For programming

• To design a solution to any problem

Which symbol is used for a connector in a flowchart?

• Circle

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

What is a flowchart?

• A flowchart is a text-based way of designing an algorithm.

• A flowchart is a diagram that represents a set of instructions.

• A flowchart is a specific programming language.

What is a pseudocode?

• A way of describing a set of instructions in a text form.

• A diagrammatic representation of a set of instructions.

• A specific programming language that all computers use.

A/An ......…… is a sequence of instructions.

• algorithm

• flowchart

The general direction of the flow in any flowchart is from …………… or from ……………..

• top to bottom/left to right

• bottom to top/left to right

• top to bottom/right to left

A step-by-step procedure to solve any problem.

• Program

• Algorithm

• Flowchart