Algorithms and Flowcharts

What is an Algorithm?

• A chart showing the flow of a series of events
• Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem
• A decision arrived at by following instructions
• A computer program that follows a chart

When you write an algorithm the order of the instructions is very important.

• True
• False

A list of steps to finish a task. A set of instructions that can be performed with or without a computer. 

• algorithm
• statement
• flowchart

Which of these activities ARE NOT examples of following an algorithm?

• Playing a game of chess

• Baking a cake

• Playing a piece of sheet music on the piano

• Following directions from Google Maps

Which of these is NOT an algorithm?

• Following recipe instructions

• Working out how an engine works

• Tying your shoelaces

• Making a cup of coffee

When can an algorithm be used?

• Only with computers

• For programming

• To design a solution to any problem

Make a decision in your flowchart with this symbol

• document

• rectangle

• diamond

• display

Defines the relationship of one element to another in a flowchart.

• subroutine

• algorithm

• terminator

• arrow

A flowchart can have only one beginning.

• True

• False

A flowchart have special set of ___________ to represent the instructions.

• graph

• symbols

• charts