Intro to Algorithms

What is the first step in the algorithm to boil an egg?

• Let boil for 5 minutes

• Turn on the stove

• Place the egg in the pot

• Fill the pot with water

What are the three main components of an algorithm?

• Input, Process, Output

• Start, Execute, End

• Data, Function, Result

• Command, Control, Execute

What is the output of the algorithm to boil an egg?

• A boiled egg

• A fried egg

• An omelet

• A raw egg

Who created the concept of the algorithm?

• Jeff Bezos

• Zhang Yiming

• Larry Page

• Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

Why do we need algorithms in programming?

• To write documentation

• To design the hardware

• To manage databases

• To create the program

Which of the following is NOT a part of an algorithm?

• Input

• Process

• Output

• Debugging

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

• Algorithms can only be used on computers

• Programs are more complex than algorithms

• Algorithms can perform any task, programs are specific to computers

• Programs are written in natural language

Which tech giant is associated with Amazon.com?

• Jeff Bezos

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

• Mark Zuckerberg

Which of the following best describes a flowchart?

• A hardware component

• A type of database

• A programming language

• A visual representation of an algorithm

What is a common use of algorithms in everyday life?

• Cooking recipes

• Online shopping

• Social media posts

• Video streaming