Understanding Algorithms and Flowcharts

What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?

• To design flowcharts

• To outline a set of steps that solve a problem

• To write code in Python

• To test data entries

Which statement about pseudocode is correct?

• It has a strict syntax like Python

• It is used for designing algorithms without a set syntax

• It only works with flowcharts

• It cannot be tested

In pseudocode, what symbol is typically used for assignment?

• ==

• =>

• =

• <>

What is the role of an IF statement in pseudocode?

• To define a loop

• To test a condition and execute code based on the result

• To assign a variable

• To terminate the program

Which of the following correctly describes an ELSEIF condition?

• It runs when the previous IF was false

• It always runs after an IF

• It only runs if the previous ELSEIF was true

• It is used for loops

What does a flowchart typically use to represent a decision point?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Arrow

In flowcharts, what does a 'Yes' or 'True' arrow indicate?

• The condition is false

• The condition is true

• The process is finished

• The process is starting

What type of loop runs a specific number of times?

• Condition-controlled loop

• Infinite loop

• Count-controlled loop

• Conditional loop

In pseudocode, what keyword is commonly used for a FOR loop?

• REPEAT

• LOOP

• FOR

• WHILE

What feature is common to all count-controlled loops?

• They run until a condition becomes false

• They run a set number of times

• They only run once

• They are the same as infinite loops