Quiz on Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms

What is an algorithm?

• A flowchart representation

• A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem

• A random set of instructions

• A type of programming language

Who is the term 'algorithm' derived from?

• Isaac Newton

• Abu Ja'far Mohammed ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

• Charles Babbage

• Albert Einstein

What is the first step in making a grilled cheese sandwich?

• Buttering the bread

• Adding cheese

• Obtaining bread

• Cooking the sandwich

What does a flowchart represent?

• A mathematical equation

• A programming language

• A set of algorithms

• The steps involved in a process

Which of the following is NOT a basic flowchart symbol?

• Input/Output

• Decision

• Function

• Terminal

What is pseudo code?

• A programming language

• A step-by-step written outline of code

• A type of flowchart

• A mathematical algorithm

What is the purpose of a procedure in programming?

• To write complex algorithms

• To visualize data

• To break down problem solutions into understandable parts

• To create random outputs

What is the last step in the algorithm for making scrambled eggs?

• Beat the eggs

• Melt some butter

• Serve the scrambled eggs

• Add other ingredients

What is the main difference between an algorithm and a program?

• A program is always longer than an algorithm

• An algorithm cannot be executed

• A program is an implementation of an algorithm

• An algorithm is written in a programming language

Which of the following is a guideline for writing pseudo code?

• Capitalize keywords

• Write multiple statements per line

• Use complex syntax

• Avoid indentation