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Algorithm

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an Algorithm?

a)

A chart showing the flow of a series of events

b)

Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem

c)

A decision arrived at by following instructions

d)

A computer program that follows a chart

2.

It is a task that human being or machine does in order to achieve a specific goal.

a)

Painting

b)

Problem-solving

c)

Running

d)

None of these

3.

An Algorithm is always written to the point and in simple English.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When you write an algorithm the order of the instructions is very important.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What should be considered when designing an algorithm?

a)

If the correct hardware is being used

b)

If the correct software is being used

c)

If there is more than one way of solving the problem

6.

When can algorithms be used?

a)

Only with computers

b)

Any time to design solutions to problems

c)

Only when programming

d)

None of these

7.

An algorithm ...............

a)

... illustrates a series of steps in a particular order, following logical reasoning

b)

... illustrates some steps, in no particular order, and following no logical reasoning

c)

... illustrates some random shapes in a flowchart but in a set order

d)

... illustrates series of decisions needed to bake a cake

8.

What algorithm do we use when we're making a cake?

a)

A set of directions

b)

A recipe

c)

A list of instructions

d)

None of these