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Algorithm Design and Pseudocode

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What is an algorithm?

A set of well-defined logical steps that must be taken to perform a task (correct)
A piece of prewritten code that performs an operation
A set of unclear steps that can be taken to perform a task
A diagram that graphically depicts the steps in a program

What is the purpose of pseudocode?

To create a model program that can be translated into actual code (correct)
To create a final program that can be executed by a computer
To design a flowchart for a program
To focus on syntax errors in a program

What do the ovals in a flowchart represent?

Terminal symbols (correct)
Output symbols
Processing symbols
Input symbols

What is the order of execution of statements in a program?

From top to bottom (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a function?

To perform an operation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an argument in a function?

The data given to the function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using pseudocode when creating a program?

It enables the programmer to focus on the design of the program (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a flowchart in programming?

To graphically depict the steps in a program (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical three-step process performed by a computer program?

Receive input, perform some process, and produce output (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a function in a program?

To perform a specific operation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down a task into a series of steps?

To create an algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical shape of a processing symbol in a flowchart?

Rectangle (D) Signup and view all the answers

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