Algorithms - GCFGlobal (11)

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer hardware

• A set of steps used to complete a specific task

• A programming language

• A type of software application

Why are algorithms important in technology?

• They are used to design hardware

• They are the building blocks for programming

• They are used to create graphics

• They are only used in video games

What is an example of an algorithm in daily life?

• Writing a poem

• Making spaghetti

• Painting a picture

• Reading a book

What is the first step in cooking spaghetti according to the text?

• Add the spaghetti

• Drain the water

• Boil a pot of water

• Serve with sauce

What is the purpose of following steps in a particular order when cooking?

• To save time

• To reach the desired outcome

• To use less water

• To make it more complicated

What is an algorithm in the context of the text?

• A type of pasta

• A cooking utensil

• A set of steps to achieve a result

• A type of sauce

How does a navigation app find the best available route?

• By asking the user

• By using a single algorithm

• By checking the current traffic and available routes

• By guessing

What is the role of algorithms in an app's code according to the text?

• To make the app look visually appealing

• To ensure the app functions correctly

• To increase the app's download speed

• To provide customer support

What happens if there is an error in the app's code?

• The app will run faster

• The app will provide incorrect directions

• The app will become more secure

• The app will use less battery

How do computers use algorithms compared to humans?

• More slowly and less efficiently

• Better, faster, and more efficiently

• With more errors and less accuracy

• With less precision and more time