Algorithm & Flowchart

What is the initial step in problem-solving when using an algorithm?

• Debugging the algorithm

• Identifying the problem

• Testing the algorithm

• Implementing the algorithm

What does a flowchart symbol of a rectangle represent?

• Start/End

• Input/Output

• Process

• Decision

What is an important characteristic of a well-written algorithm?

• It should be as complex as possible

• It should be concise and clear.

• It should be ambiguous.

What is represented by a rectangle shape in a flowchart?

• Decision

• Process

• Input/Output

• Start/End

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an algorithm?

• Effectiveness

• Definiteness

• Ambiguity

• Finiteness

In an algorithm, what is a 'step' referred to as?

• Output

• Input

• Process

• Instruction

Which flowchart symbol is used to show input or output operations?

• Circle

• Parallelogram

• Diamond

• Rectangle

Which of the following statements is false about algorithms?

• An algorithm can solve any computational problem.

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem.

• An algorithm can be represented using a flowchart.

• An algorithm must terminate after a finite number of steps.

What does the arrow symbol indicate in a flowchart?

• Decision point

• End of the process

• Start of the process

• Direction of the process flow

Which of the following best describes a flowchart?

• A programming language

• A list of instructions

• A graphical representation of an algorithm

• A textual representation of an algorithm