Basic Programming and Algorithm Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A type of software

• A series of steps to solve a problem

• A programming language

• A hardware component

What are two common ways to represent an algorithm?

• Table and Graph

• Pseudocode and Flowchart

• Audio and Video

• Text and Voice

What does a conditional statement do?

• Repeats a set of steps

• Starts the program

• Makes decisions in a program

• Displays output

What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

• To repeat instructions

• To stop a program

• To delete variables

• To create diagrams

What is the risk of an infinite loop?

• It ends the program quickly

• It fixes errors automatically

• It causes the program to crash

• It improves performance

What is pseudocode?

• Programming code

• Computer software

• A plain language way of writing an algorithm

• Graphical symbol chart

Which symbol represents a decision in a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Circle

Why do we use Python in programming?

• For creating flowcharts

• To write and run programs easily

• To design websites

• For drawing only

What is a variable in programming?

• A storage location for data

• A type of symbol

• A hardware tool

• A kind of loop

What makes an algorithm efficient?

• Being long and detailed

• Having multiple loops

• Solving a task with minimum steps

• Using only graphics