Basic Algorithm and Programming Quiz REVISION

What is an algorithm?

• A random set of instructions

• A sequence of precise instructions to solve a problem

• A programming language

• A hardware component

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good algorithm?

• Correct

• Vague

• Simple

• Efficient

Which of these describes the ability to repeat parts of a program?

• Constants

• Loops

• Variables

• Keywords

Which statement is used to make decisions in a program?

• Input

• Conditional

• Loop

• Output

What is a constant?

• A variable that changes throughout the algorithm

• A variable that holds fixed data

• A loop that repeats indefinitely

• An action performed by the program

Which of these could be considered a constant?

• User's age

• Value of pi (3.14)

• Sum of three numbers

• A temporary result

What type of data might a variable store?

• Text

• Numerical values

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which of these data types is commonly used to store whole numbers?

• Text

• String

• Integer

• Boolean

What is a statement in a program?

• A loop structure

• A description of processing, including actions or conditions

• A storage mechanism

• An output format

Which of these is an example of a keyword?

• READ

• WRITE

• PRINT

• All of the above