30 Questions
What is the primary factor that influences the choice of algorithm?
Time requirement for execution
In algorithm development, what is the first step mentioned?
Identification of input
How is an algorithm defined?
A set of sequential steps written in Ordinary Language
Which factor determines the best algorithm among several choices?
Execution time
What should be avoided in the instructions that compose an algorithm?
Ambiguity
What is the purpose of identifying processing operations in an algorithm?
To clarify the calculations needed for output
What is one of the properties that an algorithm must possess?
Definiteness
Which property ensures that an algorithm should terminate after a finite number of steps?
Finiteness
What should each step of an algorithm be according to the given text?
Precisely and unambiguously stated
Which of the following is NOT a property that an algorithm must possess?
Conciseness
What is the purpose of the 'Input/output' property in an algorithm?
To take and produce data
What are algorithms sometimes written in that resemble English sentences?
Pseudo Code
What is the intelligence Quotient (I.Q) of a computer?
Zero
What is the responsibility of the user when instructing a computer?
To instruct the computer precisely
Why is it important for the user to have a clear understanding of the problem before instructing the computer?
To avoid disastrous outcomes
What must be developed by the user in order to solve a problem using a computer?
A method in the form of sequential steps
What is the purpose of an oval symbol in a flowchart?
Denote the START or STOP of the program
What should be done before writing a computer program to solve a given problem?
Define the problem precisely
Which symbol is used to represent input and output operations in a flowchart?
Parallelogram
Who is responsible for providing step-by-step solutions to a problem for a computer to solve?
User
What does a rectangle symbolize in a flowchart?
Processing operations
Which symbol is utilized for decision making steps in a flowchart?
Diamond
What do flow lines indicate in a flowchart?
Direction being followed
What is the purpose of circles as connectors in a flowchart?
Join different parts of the flowchart
Which formula correctly calculates the simple interest?
P * N * R / 100
What is the correct formula to find the area of a triangle?
(1/2) * b * c * sin A
What is the purpose of a flowchart in problem-solving?
To represent logic paths visually
What is the advantage of using a flowchart when solving a problem?
It allows breaking the problem into parts
How does a flowchart help in communicating the problem solution?
By providing a graphical representation of the algorithm
What does a flowchart translate into when converted into a computer program?
A complete program
Test your knowledge on the properties that algorithms must possess. This quiz covers topics such as finiteness, definiteness, and effectiveness in algorithm design.
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