Algorithms and Array Operations Quiz

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What is the output of the loop that prints the contents of MY_ARRAY after inputting the numbers 42, 16, 8, 99, and 31?

8, 16, 42, 31, 99

99, 31, 42, 16, 8

31, 99, 8, 16, 42

42, 16, 8, 99, 31 (correct)

In the inefficient sequential search algorithm, what is the purpose of the variable FOUND?

To store the index of the key if found.

To track whether the search is complete.

To count the number of elements checked in the array.

To indicate if the key was found during the search. (correct)

What happens if the key (KEY = 8) is not found in the array A during the search?

It outputs the last value of the array.

It outputs '8 was not found.' (correct)

It outputs the message 'The search was unsuccessful.'

It repeats the search for another key.

In the more efficient sequential search, what is the specific loop structure used to iterate through the array?

loop while (N < 6) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would you expect to see printed for the output statement in the inefficient search as it checks each item?

Index 0 will be checked. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the user inputs a value of 5 in the first example?

The message will display five times. Signup and view all the answers

In the second example, what role does the variable X serve in the loop?

It initializes the loop to start counting from zero. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected output if the user inputs 6 for counting up?

It will print numbers from 0 to 6. Signup and view all the answers

What does the loop do when counting down from a given positive integer?

It counts down to zero from N. Signup and view all the answers

If the user enters a negative integer for counting up, what is likely to happen?

The program will output nothing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'output' statement within the loops?

To display the current value of X or NUM. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the variable NUM in the context of the second loop?

It is the upper limit for how many times the message displays. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the flow of the counting loop from 0 to N?

It starts at 0 and outputs each number up to N inclusively. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an if-then-else statement?

To execute a block of code conditionally based on a Boolean expression Signup and view all the answers

In the if-then-else structure, what is the role of the 'else' block?

To specify a default action when the condition is false Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly reflects the use of 'else if' in an if-then-else if structure?

It is used to provide an alternative if the first condition fails Signup and view all the answers

What would be the output of the following code if the input is 0?

if (X > 0) then output 'This number is positive.' else if (X = 0) then output 'This number is 0.' else output 'This number is negative.'

'This number is 0.' Signup and view all the answers

In a while loop, what condition controls the looping process?

The condition that is evaluated before each iteration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the syntax of an if-then-else statement?

if (condition) then output; else output; end if; Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if there were no else if or else blocks in an if-then structure?

Only the 'then' block would execute if the condition is true Signup and view all the answers

What behavior does the command 'loop COUNT from 0 to 5' exhibit?

It limits the number of iterations to 6, counting from 0 to 5 inclusive Signup and view all the answers

What will be the output when the input number is 4 in the factorial calculation?

24 Signup and view all the answers

In the loop 'loop while (N >= 0)', how many times will 'output N' execute if N is initially 3?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What will be the value of FACTORIAL after the following code if the input N is 5?

120 Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial state of the array MY_ARRAY after executing 'MY_ARRAY = new Array(5)'?

[0, 0, 0, 0, 0] Signup and view all the answers

How does the loop 'loop X from 1 to 2' affect the value of NUM initialized to 3?

NUM becomes 8 Signup and view all the answers

If a user inputs 0 in the factorial program, what will be the output?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What value is assigned to the first element of the array MY_ARRAY after executing 'MY_ARRAY = [42, 16, 8, 99, 31]'?

42 Signup and view all the answers

How many times does the loop terminate when N is initially set to 3 in 'loop while (N >= 0)'?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What would be the output of the code snippet if 'NUM = 3' at the start and the loop does not execute?

3 Signup and view all the answers

If the loop iterates while (N > 1), what are the possible values of N that will stop the loop?

0 and 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the output of the loop that runs from 1 to 5?

This message will display five times. Signup and view all the answers

In the 'while' loop, how is X modified after each iteration?

X is incremented by 1. Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable NUM represent in the code snippet?

The user-defined number of times to repeat a message. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the 'loop from/to' and 'loop while' structures?

'loop from/to' is finite, while 'loop while' can be infinite. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the condition in 'loop while (X < 5)' is not satisfied?

The loop will not execute at all. Signup and view all the answers

How is the output statement formatted in the 'loop from/to' example with user input?

output 'This message will display ', NUM, ' times.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial value of X in the 'loop while' scenario?

X is initialized to 0. Signup and view all the answers

What would be the output when inputting the value 3 in the relevant section?

This message will display three times. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

IB Diploma Programme Computer Science 2014 Course

This course covers problem-solving and algorithms in computer science.
A four-phase process is used for solving problems: identification, development, selection, and implementation.
Sometimes, returning to a previous phase may be needed to achieve the desired outcome.

Problem Solving: Identification

To identify a problem, asking questions is key.
For verbal problems, questions like "when," "why," and "where" help clarify the needed actions.
For written instructions, using question marks, underlining, and highlighting help in identifying problem areas.

Problem Solving: Development

Breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems (top-down design) helps with the development of solutions.
A Gantt chart is a visual tool to manage tasks within a project, aiding in problem-solving. It shows the sequence of tasks and time estimates for each.
Task breakdown improves management and identifies what tasks can be done concurrently.

Problem Solving: Selection

Choose the most suitable solution amongst developed options.
This phase might necessitate returning to the development phase for alternative solutions.

Problem Solving: Implementation

This is the phase of putting the chosen solution into action.
In computer science, implementation involves converting algorithms (using pseudocode or flowcharts) into a programming language.

Algorithms with Conditional Statements

A conditional statement alters instruction paths based on a Boolean test (true or false).
The if-then-else structure is common.
The if (Boolean condition) dictates which instructions, (Consequent) or (Alternative), get executed.

Exercise: if-then-else

An algorithm example involves prompting the user for a number and determining if it's positive or negative.

Algorithms with Conditional Statements (if-then-else-if)

Multiple conditions can be used; The pseudocode structure allows for multiple checks and a more complex response.

Exercise: if-then-else if

An exercise where the program outputs if a number is positive, negative, or zero.

Algorithms With Iteration

Repeating instructions is known as iteration.
for/to loops execute code a defined number of times, while while loops repeat as a condition prevails.

Exercise: Loop from/to #1

An algorithm to repeatedly display a message.

Exercise: loop while #1

Using a while loop to repeatedly display a message.

Exercise: loop from/to #2

An algorithm example prompting a number, followed by repeating the message the number of times the user inputted.

Exercise: loop while #2

Similar to the previous exercise about repeating a message, but using a while loop.

Exercise: Counting Up

This exercise uses a loop to count from zero up to a user-inputted number

Exercise: Counting Down

The algorithm counts down from a user-inputted number to zero.

Exercise: Factorial

The exercise computes the factorial of a user-inputted number.
The algorithm determines the factorial by successively multiplying numbers and adjusting the counter.

Trace Tables

Trace tables are tools employed to track the execution of an algorithm step-by-step, ensuring expected results or identifying errors.

Arrays

An array is a structured set of related/similarly-typed data.
Arrays have indexes that identify each element.
A fixed size for the array must be given when creating the array.

Exercise: Outputting an Array

Algorithm to output the contents of an array.

Exercise: Inputting to an Array

Algorithm to take user input to populate an array.

Sequential Search

In this process, each element of an array is examined in sequence to find a match with the search criteria.

Binary Search

A search algorithm that works on sorted arrays. It repeatedly checks the middle element of the array and progressively eliminates half of the array with each step of the process.

Bubble Sort

Bubble sort is a sorting algorithm that compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the incorrect order, moving the smaller values in ascending order to the front. Multiple passes are performed until the array is sorted.

Selection Sort

Another sorting algorithm that continuously selects the smallest element from an unsorted part of the array and swaps it with the first element, effectively sorting the array incrementally.

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Questions and Answers

What is the output of the loop that prints the contents of MY_ARRAY after inputting the numbers 42, 16, 8, 99, and 31?

In the inefficient sequential search algorithm, what is the purpose of the variable FOUND?

What happens if the key (KEY = 8) is not found in the array A during the search?

In the more efficient sequential search, what is the specific loop structure used to iterate through the array?

Which of the following would you expect to see printed for the output statement in the inefficient search as it checks each item?

What will happen if the user inputs a value of 5 in the first example?

In the second example, what role does the variable X serve in the loop?

What is the expected output if the user inputs 6 for counting up?

What does the loop do when counting down from a given positive integer?

If the user enters a negative integer for counting up, what is likely to happen?

What is the purpose of the 'output' statement within the loops?

What happens to the variable NUM in the context of the second loop?

Which of the following best describes the flow of the counting loop from 0 to N?

What is the primary purpose of an if-then-else statement?

In the if-then-else structure, what is the role of the 'else' block?

Which of the following correctly reflects the use of 'else if' in an if-then-else if structure?

What would be the output of the following code if the input is 0? if (X > 0) then output 'This number is positive.' else if (X = 0) then output 'This number is 0.' else output 'This number is negative.'

In a while loop, what condition controls the looping process?

Which of the following correctly describes the syntax of an if-then-else statement?

What would happen if there were no else if or else blocks in an if-then structure?

What behavior does the command 'loop COUNT from 0 to 5' exhibit?

What will be the output when the input number is 4 in the factorial calculation?

In the loop 'loop while (N >= 0)', how many times will 'output N' execute if N is initially 3?

What will be the value of FACTORIAL after the following code if the input N is 5?

What is the initial state of the array MY_ARRAY after executing 'MY_ARRAY = new Array(5)'?

How does the loop 'loop X from 1 to 2' affect the value of NUM initialized to 3?

If a user inputs 0 in the factorial program, what will be the output?

What value is assigned to the first element of the array MY_ARRAY after executing 'MY_ARRAY = [42, 16, 8, 99, 31]'?

How many times does the loop terminate when N is initially set to 3 in 'loop while (N >= 0)'?

What would be the output of the code snippet if 'NUM = 3' at the start and the loop does not execute?

If the loop iterates while (N > 1), what are the possible values of N that will stop the loop?

What is the output of the loop that runs from 1 to 5?

In the 'while' loop, how is X modified after each iteration?

What does the variable NUM represent in the code snippet?

What is the difference between the 'loop from/to' and 'loop while' structures?

What will happen if the condition in 'loop while (X < 5)' is not satisfied?

How is the output statement formatted in the 'loop from/to' example with user input?

What is the initial value of X in the 'loop while' scenario?

What would be the output when inputting the value 3 in the relevant section?

Study Notes

IB Diploma Programme Computer Science 2014 Course

Problem Solving: Identification

Problem Solving: Development

Problem Solving: Selection

Problem Solving: Implementation

Algorithms with Conditional Statements

Exercise: if-then-else

Algorithms with Conditional Statements (if-then-else-if)

Exercise: if-then-else if

Algorithms With Iteration

Exercise: Loop from/to #1

Exercise: loop while #1

Exercise: loop from/to #2

Exercise: loop while #2

Exercise: Counting Up

Exercise: Counting Down

Exercise: Factorial

Trace Tables

Arrays

Exercise: Outputting an Array

Exercise: Inputting to an Array

Sequential Search

Binary Search

Bubble Sort

Selection Sort

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