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Algorithm Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an algorithm?

a)

A mathematical theorem

b)

A series of logical steps to solve a problem

c)

A computer hardware component

d)

A type of programming language

2.

Who is considered the father of modern algorithms?

a)

Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khawarizmi

b)

Alan Turing

c)

Ada Lovelace

d)

John von Neumann

3.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?

a)

Finiteness

b)

Ambiguity

c)

Effectiveness

d)

Input and Output

4.

What does 'Definiteness' in an algorithm refer to?

a)

The algorithm must be lengthy

b)

The algorithm must have multiple outputs

c)

The algorithm must be efficient

d)

The steps must be clear and unambiguous

5.

Which structure allows steps to be executed in order?

a)

Recursive

b)

Conditional

c)

Sequential

d)

Looping

6.

What type of algorithm is used for sorting data?

a)

Recursive

b)

Searching

c)

Greedy

d)

Sorting

7.

Which of the following is an example of a searching algorithm?

a)

Bubble Sort

b)

Binary Search

c)

Fibonacci

d)

Dijkstra

8.

What is a characteristic of a good algorithm?

a)

It must be illogical

b)

It must be complex

c)

It must be lengthy

d)

It must be efficient

9.

Which of the following is an example of a recursive algorithm?

a)

Bubble Sort

b)

Fibonacci

c)

Linear Search

d)

Dijkstra

10.

What is the first step in the algorithm for making tea?

a)

Pour hot water

b)

Boil water

c)

Steep the tea bag

d)

Add sugar

11.

What is the last step in the algorithm for using an ATM?

a)

Enter the PIN

b)

Insert the card

c)

Take the card and cash

d)

Select transaction type

12.

Which of the following is NOT a type of algorithm mentioned?

a)

Compiling

b)

Looping

c)

Searching

d)

Sorting

13.

What does 'Generality' in an algorithm mean?

a)

It must be complex

b)

It must be specific to one problem

c)

It can solve various similar problems

d)

It must be lengthy

14.

What is the second step in the algorithm for going to school?

a)

Get dressed

b)

Have breakfast

c)

Wake up

d)

Pack the bag