7.5.1 PLENARY

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer

• A detailed set of instructions to complete a task

• A mathematical formula

• A programming language

Who was Ada Lovelace?

• A famous painter

• The first computer programmer

• A mathematician who specialized in geometry

• An actress from the 19th century

What was Charles Babbage known for?

• Inventing the telephone

• Writing the first computer program

• Designing the Analytical Engine

• Discovering electricity

Which of the following is an example of a real-life algorithm?

• A recipe for baking a cake

• A story in a book

• A list of historical dates

• A painting

Why are algorithms important in problem-solving?

• They make problems more complicated

• They provide a clear set of steps to solve a problem

• They are only used in mathematics

• They make problems unsolvable

What contribution did Ada Lovelace make to computing?

• She built the first computer

• She designed the first computer virus

• She wrote the first algorithm intended to be executed by a machine

• She discovered the binary number system

How did Charles Babbage's work impact computer science?

• He created the first web browser

• His designs laid the groundwork for the modern computer

• He invented the internet

• He wrote the first programming language

Which of the following is NOT an example of an algorithm?

• Instructions for assembling a piece of furniture

• A list of ingredients on a food package

• The process of solving a math equation

• Directions to a friend's house

What skill is most improved by understanding algorithms?

• Memory

• Problem-solving

• Reading

• Artistic ability

In what way did Ada Lovelace's work differ from Charles Babbage's?

• Lovelace focused on the theoretical aspects, while Babbage focused on the mechanical design

• Lovelace invented the first computer, while Babbage wrote the first program

• Lovelace was a mathematician, while Babbage was an engineer

• There was no difference; they worked on the same projects