Problem-solving & Program Design

What is an algorithm?

• A specific programming language

• A type of computer software

• The hardware components of a computer

• A set of instructions for solving a problem

Which of the following is NOT a key step in the problem-solving process?

• Identifying the problem

• Implementing the solution

• Celebrating success

• Testing and evaluating

What does IPO stand for in an IPO chart?

• Initiate, Plan, Organize

• Identify, Process, Optimize

• Input, Process, Output

• Instructions, Program, Operations

The IPO chart is used for:

• Upgrading software features

• Managing network security

• Designing computer programs

• Troubleshooting hardware problems

What information is included in the Input section of an IPO chart?

• The calculations performed by the program

• The programming language used

• The final results displayed

• The data entered by the user

Which shape symbolizes "input and/ or output"?

A program is required to calculate the total cost for twenty (20) mangoes.

What would we write in the input section of the IPO chart?

What happens in the Process section of an IPO chart?

• The program transforms the input data

• Errors are identified and corrected

• The program is saved to a file

• User interaction with the program

The Output section of an IPO chart describes:

• The final results presented to the user

• The steps the user needs to follow

• The data used within the program

• Any error messages encountered

What do you call diagrams that arrange the components of a problem in a logical sequence?