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Algorithms

Authored by Anna Larson

Computers

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an algorithm?

A list of step by step instructions that accomplish a task.

A random collection of numbers.

A type of computer hardware.

A programming language.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is defined as putting steps in an order?

Sequencing

Selection

Iteration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is defined as deciding which steps to do next (if statements)?

Sequencing

Selection

Iteration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is defined as doing some steps over and over (loops)?

Sequencing

Selection

Iteration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a heuristic technique used for in algorithms?

A heuristic technique is designed for solving a problem more quickly when classic methods are too slow or for finding an approximate solution when classic methods fail to find any exact solution.

A heuristic technique is used to guarantee the optimal solution for every problem.

A heuristic technique is only used for sorting algorithms.

A heuristic technique is a method that always provides the exact answer in polynomial time.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Efficiency is a measure of how many steps are needed to complete an algorithm.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Algorithms with a polynomial efficiency including n², n³, n⁴ or lower are said to run in a ______ amount of time.

reasonable

infinite

exponential

impossible

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