QP-ALGM

Which of the following best defines an algorithm?

• A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
• A computer program
• A flowchart
• A machine language instruction

Which of the following characteristics is essential for an algorithm?

• Precision
• Ambiguity
• Randomness
• Unlimited steps

An algorithm should always have which of the following features?

• Infinite steps
• Well-defined inputs and outputs
• Complex logic
• Random outcomes

The process of representing algorithms using symbols and arrows is called:

• Pseudocode
• Flowcharting
• Coding
• Debugging

Which of the following statements about algorithms is true?

• Algorithms must always be written in a programming language
• An algorithm can be represented as a flowchart
• Algorithms are only used in mathematics
• All algorithms solve the same problem

Which of the following best represents an example of an algorithm?

• A mathematical equation
• A step-by-step cooking recipe
• A random number generator
• A graphical image

Flowcharts are mainly used to:

• Represent the structure of a program
• Test the correctness of a program
• Solve complex mathematical problems
• Debug the program

In flowcharts, what does a diamond-shaped symbol represent?

• Input/Output
• Decision
• Process
• Start/End

An algorithm should always terminate after:

• A finite number of steps
• An infinite number of steps
• Arbitrary steps
• Random steps

In which of the following situations would an algorithm be useful?

• For repeating the same task infinitely
• For solving a specific problem
• For creating an endless loop
• For generalizing all tasks