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WorksheetsAlgorithm Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is an algorithm?
A mathematical theorem
A series of logical steps to solve a problem
A computer hardware component
A type of programming language
Who is considered the father of modern algorithms?
Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khawarizmi
Alan Turing
Ada Lovelace
John von Neumann
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?
Finiteness
Ambiguity
Effectiveness
Input and Output
What does 'Definiteness' in an algorithm refer to?
The algorithm must be lengthy
The algorithm must have multiple outputs
The algorithm must be efficient
The steps must be clear and unambiguous
Which structure allows steps to be executed in order?
Recursive
Conditional
Sequential
Looping
What type of algorithm is used for sorting data?
Recursive
Searching
Greedy
Sorting
Which of the following is an example of a searching algorithm?
Bubble Sort
Binary Search
Fibonacci
Dijkstra
What is a characteristic of a good algorithm?
It must be illogical
It must be complex
It must be lengthy
It must be efficient
Which of the following is an example of a recursive algorithm?
Bubble Sort
Fibonacci
Linear Search
Dijkstra
What is the first step in the algorithm for making tea?
Pour hot water
Boil water
Steep the tea bag
Add sugar
What is the last step in the algorithm for using an ATM?
Enter the PIN
Insert the card
Take the card and cash
Select transaction type
Which of the following is NOT a type of algorithm mentioned?
Compiling
Looping
Searching
Sorting
What does 'Generality' in an algorithm mean?
It must be complex
It must be specific to one problem
It can solve various similar problems
It must be lengthy
What is the second step in the algorithm for going to school?
Get dressed
Have breakfast
Wake up
Pack the bag
