Algorithm and Programming Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer hardware

• A set of rules or instructions to solve a problem

• A computer programming language

• A computer virus

What does a path-finding algorithm aim to find?

• The longest path between two points

• The most complex path in a network

• The optimal route or shortest path between two points

• The path with the most stops

Which of the following is used to visually represent decisions in a flowchart?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Triangle

In an algorithm, what is pseudocode used for?

• Writing computer programs

• Drawing flowcharts

• Writing step-by-step instructions in standard notation

• Solving math problems

What does a sorting algorithm do?

• Finds specific values

• Deletes data

• Arranges data in a particular order

• Encrypts files

In Bubble Sort, when are two items swapped?

• When they are equal

• When the left item is greater than the right one

• When both are odd

• When both are zero

What is the result of a condition in an algorithm?

• A sound

• An error

• A value that is either true or false

• A loop

What is the main advantage of using loops in algorithms?

• Makes the algorithm more colorful

• Allows decision-making

• Saves time and automates repetitive tasks

• Removes conditions

What is decomposition in computing?

• Mixing data types

• Breaking a problem into smaller, manageable parts

• Hiding key steps

• Merging multiple problems

Which search algorithm compares values one by one from start to end?

• Binary search

• Reverse search

• Linear search

• Hash search