8 Algorithm Test

Which is the correct definition of an algorithm?

• Putting instructions in a logical order.

• A set of instructions.

Computers need to follow an algorithm because they _____ do anything.

(a)  

• would
• wouldn't

Putting code in a logical order is called

(a)  

• sequencing
• iteration
• decision
• else
• if
• then

A selection helps a computer make a

​ (a)  

• iteration
• else
• if
• then
• sequencing
• decision

A selection is communicated to a computer using ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

​

• iteration
• else
• if
• then
• sequencing
• decision

A line of code that keeps repeating until a condition is met is called an ​ ​ ​ (a)  

​

• iteration
• else
• sequencing
• decision
• if
• then

Identify whether a count or condition iteration would be used for playing a computer game where you have a limit of 3 lives before the game ends.

• Count

• Condition

Identify whether a count or condition iteration would be used for entering your username and password to log onto a computer.

• Count

• Condition

Identify whether a count or condition iteration would be used for putting the correct money in a vending machine.

• Count

• Condition

The definition of a count-controlled iteration is

• Loop will keep repeating while, or until, a condition is met

• Loops repeat a specific number of times