ALGORITHM, PSEUDOCODE & FLOWCHART

How should pseudocode be written?

• Abstract and generalized

• Including syntax errors

• With complex naming conventions

• Simple and concise

After the algorithm processes data, where is the result typically sent?

• Output

• Input

• Process

• Storage

Which symbol in a flowchart represents a decision?

• Hexagon

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

Which part of an algorithm involves performing operations on data?

• Input

• Storage

• Process

• Output

What is pseudocode?

• A formal programming language

• A detailed yet readable description of what a computer program or algorithm should do.

• A machine language

• Code written in a specific programming language

What is flowchart?

• An encryption method

• A debugging tool

• A graphical representation of an algorithm

• A detailed program output

Which part of the program is responsible for performing the actual subtraction operation to find the difference of the numbers?

• Variables declaration

• Input statements

• Output display

• Calculation process

What is a programming algorithm?

• Set of rules to be followed by a computer program.

• A sequence of code for a specific task

• An error in coding

• A type of computer virus

What is the first step in creating an algorithm for a program that displays the difference of 2 numbers inputted by the user?

• Identify the variables needed

• Write the input statements

• Calculate the difference of the two numbers

• Display the result to the user

In pseudocode, which of the following represents an input statement for getting the first number from the user?

• OUTPUT "Enter the first number"

• GET firstNumber

• READ firstNumber

• INPUT firstNumber