Algorithms Pre Assessment

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer

• A type of software

• A programming language

• A set of specific directions to solve a problem

When discussing algorithms, what is a sequence?

• A programming error

• A random order of steps

• The order in which steps are followed

• A type of computer memory

Why must algorithms be specific?

• To save time

• To make them shorter

• To make them more complex

• To ensure that the computer understands the task correctly

What might happen if an algorithm is not specific enough?

• The computer will shut down

• The computer may not know what to do next

• The computer will finish the task more quickly

• The computer will ignore the task

What is an example of an algorithm?

• brushing your teeth

• a list of random number

• a collection of random images

• a set of unrelated tasks