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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is an algorithm?
Sequences series of problem
A problem that use method, pseudocode, flowchart
A step by step instruction that will transform the output into the input
A step by step instruction that will transform the input into the output
Arrange the steps to be followed while crossing the road in correct order.
1.Depending on the traffic, decide whether it is safe to cross the road or not.
2.Cross the road only if you think it is very safe to cross.
3.Stop on the side road at the zebra crossing
4.Look for traffic to your right, left and then right again.
3,4,2,1
4,3,2,1
3,4,1,2
2,3,1,4
Match the puzzle to the blocks
What will happen if the user's book return is late?
Sends them an SMS (text)
Does not send them an SMS (text)
Match the puzzle to the blocks
Which of these activities are examples of following an algorithm?
Playing a game of chess
Baking a cake
Playing a piece of sheet music on the piano
Following directions from Google Maps
Identify the output in the following picture
Mango Shake
Mixing
Mango
________ is a series of instructions that are followed to complete a task or solve a problem.
instructions
algorithms
computers
recipe
____________ can be considered an example of an algorithm
answer to a question
name of a person
favorite subjects
a recipe for making pancake
The options below contain the instructions for making a smoothie: Which one should come first?
Put the lid on the blender.
Add fruit to the blender.
Switch the blender on.
Add milk to the blender.
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
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
If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?
Take the bus
Take the subway
Check the time
Leave home
