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WorksheetsAlgorithm Characteristics and Applications Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is a characteristic of an algorithm that ensures each step is clear and has only one interpretation?
Finite
Unambiguous
Feasible
Well-defined
Which of the following is an example of a finite algorithm?
Netflix's recommendation algorithm
Digital signature verification algorithms
Face recognition algorithms
QR code scanning algorithms
What does 'well-defined inputs and outputs' mean in the context of algorithms?
The algorithm must have clear steps
The algorithm must be executable
The algorithm must have specified inputs and expected outputs
The algorithm must be efficient
Which of the following is NOT a component of an algorithm?
Functions
Instructions
Variables
Loops
What type of algorithm uses decision points to choose different paths?
Instructions
Loops
Conditionals
Variables
Which representation of algorithms uses everyday language?
Natural language
Flow chart
Code
Programming languages
What is an example of a sorting algorithm in digital society?
Google's search algorithm
Spotify's music playlist organization
Instagram's content filters
Email spam filters
What does 'algorithmic bias' refer to?
The efficiency of algorithms
The fairness of algorithms
The complexity of algorithms
The potential for algorithms to favor certain groups
Which of the following is a potential concern with black box algorithms?
They are easy to understand
They lack transparency
They are always accurate
They are always efficient
What is a common use of filtering algorithms?
Finding relevant web pages
Removing inappropriate content on social media
Sorting emails by date
Classifying products
Which of the following is an example of a neural network application?
Image recognition systems
Recommendation systems
Credit scoring algorithms
Sorting algorithms
What is one way to improve algorithmic accountability?
Increasing algorithm complexity
Using more complex algorithms
Implementing open source algorithms
Reducing human oversight
Which of the following is a characteristic of machine learning algorithms?
They do not adapt
They are always deterministic
They improve through experience
They require no data
What is a potential impact of automated decision-making algorithms on employment?
Increased job opportunities
Reduction in human oversight
Improved job satisfaction
Enhanced creativity in hiring
Which of the following is a method to represent algorithms visually?
Flow chart
Natural language
Code
Programming languages
What is a key difference between traditional algorithms and machine learning algorithms?
Traditional algorithms are always more efficient
Machine learning algorithms learn from data
Traditional algorithms adapt over time
Machine learning algorithms require more human intervention
What is an example of a condition in an algorithm?
Counting steps
Making decisions based on data
Storing variables
Following instructions
Which of the following is a common use of algorithms in social media?
Sorting products
Prioritizing content based on user interests
Filtering emails
Searching for web pages
Which artist was everyone looking forward to seeing at the 2025 ZANOOK festival. DJ (a)
When is the LAST DAY of school for Grade 12? (i.e. the last day of lessons)
2nd april
3rd april
7th april
9th april
