CSI U5L1- Understanding Algorithms and Their Impact

What is an algorithm at its most basic level?

• A set of instructions that solves a problem

• A programming language

• A type of computer hardware

• A data storage method

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for instructions to be considered an algorithm?

• It must be unambiguous and precise

• It must have defined inputs or outputs

• It must be written in Python

• It must eventually end

Why is it important for algorithms to be efficient?

• To ensure they are written in multiple languages

• To prevent slowing down the performance of software

• To make them more visually appealing

• To increase the number of lines of code

What is one way algorithms are used in the stock market?

• To manually trade stocks

• To automatically buy and trade stocks

• To print stock certificates

• To design stock market websites

Which of the following best describes the flexibility of algorithms?

• Algorithms are rigid and cannot be customized

• Algorithms are language-specific and inflexible

• Algorithms can be customized and tailored to various languages and programs

• Algorithms are only used in one specific context

How do algorithms help in solving food shortages?

• By creating new food recipes

• By distributing food resources to countries that need them most

• By growing food in laboratories

• By reducing the number of people who need food

What is the role of a judge when using algorithms in court decisions?

• To follow the algorithm's recommendation without question

• To use discretion and consider the context of the situation

• To write new algorithms for each case

• To ignore the algorithm's recommendation

Which of the following is an example of an empirical way to determine algorithm efficiency?

• Analyzing the algorithm's code structure

• Measuring the time it takes for an algorithm to process different list sizes

• Reading the algorithm's documentation

• Discussing the algorithm's purpose with a team

What is a potential risk of using algorithms in decision-making processes?

• Algorithms are always accurate and unbiased

• Algorithms can reflect the biases of their creators

• Algorithms eliminate the need for human judgment

• Algorithms are too slow to be practical

In the context of algorithms, what does "maintainability" refer to?

• The ability to write an algorithm in multiple languages

• The ease with which an algorithm can be updated and modified

• The speed at which an algorithm runs

• The number of lines of code in an algorithm