WorksheetsAlgorithms
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is an algorithm?
Patterns and trends used to solve a problem
A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem
A programming language
What are algorithms used for?
To plan out the solution to a problem
As a platform to program a solution
To test a solution to a problem
Which of these is NOT an algorithm?
Following recipe instructions
Working out how an engine works
Tying your shoelaces
Making a cup of coffee
What does an algorithm need to be (choose more than 1)
Clear instructions
Exact
Easy to understand
Complex
When can an algorithm be used?
Only with computers
For programming
To design a solution to any problem
What is decomposition?
Searches the computer's memory for data
Repeats a program
Getting small part of a problem and adding them together
Breaking down a complex problem
What is abstraction?
Removal of certain details, keeping relevant the information
Stores data in a program for retrieval
Freedom from representing art
Detects errors while program is running
If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?
Take the bus
Take the subway
Check the time
Leave home
What should be considered when designing an algorithm?
If there is more than one way to solve the problem
If the correct hardware is being used
If the correct software is being used
You are at the yellow arrow, pointing in the direction indicated. How would you move to fill in the 2 black squares?
Straight, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square
Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square
Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square
Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 2, Fill Square
