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7ICT - Algorithms Revision Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an algorithm?

a)

A sandwich

b)

Steps to make a sandwich

c)

A flowchart

d)

A process or steps used to solve a problem

2.

The first step to solving a problem is to have a clearly defined...

(a)  

3.

Select all of the elements within a computer algorithm

a)

Input

b)

Checklist

c)

Algorithm

d)

Output

4.

Algorithms can be represented as what:

a)

Flowcharts

b)

Check boxes

c)

Psuedocode

d)

A single step

5.

Iteration in a computer algorithm means

a)

Steps in sequential order

b)

Repetition of elements

c)

Starting with the word 'it'

d)

Choice of elements

6.

Usually written inside of the first terminator symbol is the word

(a)  

7.

What shape should be used for 'Don't do it'?

a)

Rectangle

b)

Rhombus

c)

Oval

d)

Rounded rectangle

8.

An input/output is best defined as:

a)

This symbol shows that some action or “process” occurs in the flow chart

b)

This symbol indicates that a problem will receive input into the flow chart and/or give output as part of solving the computer problem

c)

This symbol indicates that a question is asked in the flow chart

d)

These symbols indicate the start and end of a flow chart

9.

What is a binary decision?

a)

Something that only has two possible answers

b)

An answer that is only Yes or No

c)

Something that uses a linear approach to solve problems

d)

Following steps to reach a single solution

10.

A diamond symbol is used for a

(a)  

11.

Does this algorithm have a branch?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

User-Centred Design (UCD) is a process in which:

a)

The user is considered the most important person

b)

The business gives the user a discounted price on all programs

c)

Programmers focus on the target users of their product and accommodate their needs in the User Interface they design

d)

Programmers ask people who don't use the product their opinion in order to make the product meet their needs.

13.

What is the kind of testing that users complete for programmers as a way to create better products?

a)

Alpha Testing

b)

Beta Testing

c)

Trial Run

d)

Free Trial

14.

What is audio feedback?

a)

It is a loop of music that just plays in the background of a game

b)

It is verbal instructions for users in a game

c)

It helps players realise what is happening in the game without having to tell them

d)

It is verbal feedback from users so you don't have to read their written feedback about your product

15.

Is this elevator button panel an example of good or bad UCD?

a)

Good

b)

Bad