WorksheetsAlgorithm
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is an Algorithm?
A chart showing the flow of a series of events
Step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem
A decision arrived at by following instructions
A computer program that follows a chart
It is a task that human being or machine does in order to achieve a specific goal.
Painting
Problem-solving
Running
None of these
An Algorithm is always written to the point and in simple English.
True
False
When you write an algorithm the order of the instructions is very important.
True
False
What should be considered when designing an algorithm?
If the correct hardware is being used
If the correct software is being used
If there is more than one way of solving the problem
When can algorithms be used?
Only with computers
Any time to design solutions to problems
Only when programming
None of these
An algorithm ...............
... illustrates a series of steps in a particular order, following logical reasoning
... illustrates some steps, in no particular order, and following no logical reasoning
... illustrates some random shapes in a flowchart but in a set order
... illustrates series of decisions needed to bake a cake
What algorithm do we use when we're making a cake?
A set of directions
A recipe
A list of instructions
None of these
