What is the primary function of algorithms in our daily lives?

Understanding Algorithms

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1.
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To entertain us
To replace human interaction
To solve problems step-by-step
To create art
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which ancient mathematician is known for devising an algorithm to find the greatest common divisor?
Pythagoras
Aristotle
Euclid
Archimedes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main purpose of Google's PageRank algorithm?
To sort emails
To rank web pages based on importance
To design web pages
To calculate mathematical equations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sorting algorithm is known for its simplicity but is less efficient for large data sets?
Heap sort
Bubble sort
Quick sort
Merge sort
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key advantage of merge sort over bubble sort?
It uses less memory
It is faster for large data sets
It is easier to implement
It requires fewer comparisons
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem does the Gale-Shapley algorithm solve?
Sorting numbers
Finding the shortest path
Stable marriage problem
Calculating interest rates
7.
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30 sec • 1 pt
How has the NHS used matching algorithms to benefit patients?
By scheduling appointments
By diagnosing diseases
By matching kidney donors with recipients
By predicting patient outcomes
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