Algorithms

Which of these is NOT an algorithm?

• Following recipe instructions

• Tying your shoelaces

• Making a cup of coffee

• Working out how an engine works

When can an algorithm be used?

• To design a solution to any problem

• To create random data

• To increase processing speed

• To reduce memory usage

You are at the yellow arrow, pointing in the direction indicated. How would you move to fill in the 2 black squares?

• Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square

• Straight, Turn right

• Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right

• Turn left, Straight x 2, Fill Square

If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?

• Take the subway

• Walk to work

• Drive a car

• Ride a bicycle

What are algorithms used for?

• To plan out the solution to a problem

• To create random data

• To increase processing speed

• To store large amounts of information

What should be considered when designing an algorithm?

• The efficiency of the algorithm

• If there is more than one way to solve the problem

• The programming language used

• The number of lines of code

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer hardware

• A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem

• A programming language

• A database management system