Algorithms and Flowcharts Basics

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What is an algorithm according to the given definition?

A formula for solving a problem with a clear stopping point
A set of rules for solving a particular problem with ambiguous steps
A sequence of activities to be processed or getting desired output from a given input (correct)
A sequence of unambiguous steps with no clear stopping point

What is the significance of finiteness in an algorithm?

It means the algorithm has a clear stopping point
It means the algorithm takes an infinite number of steps
It means the algorithm has ambiguous steps
It means the algorithm takes a finite number of steps (correct)

What is the purpose of definiteness in an algorithm?

To make each step of the algorithm precisely defined (correct)
To make the algorithm more time-consuming
To make the algorithm ambiguous
To make the algorithm more complex

What is input in an algorithm?

The value/quantities given to the algorithm before it begins (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the output of an algorithm?

The value/quantities expected from the algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an intermediate result in an algorithm?

The result obtained at different stages of the algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the final result of an algorithm?

End result (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of basic operations in algorithms?

They can be done exactly in a finite amount of time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a flowchart?

To visualize the flow of data through processing systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the input in the algorithm to find the area of a rectangle?

Length and width (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the step after checking if the age is greater than or equal to 18 in the algorithm to check eligibility to vote?

Print 'Eligible to vote' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an algorithm?

To produce a specified output from given inputs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using an On-Page Connector in a flowchart?

To replace long or confusing lines on a flowchart page (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape used to represent a process in a flowchart?

Rectangle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?

To illustrate the sequence of operations in a system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Flowline in a flowchart?

To show the processes' order of operation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of using flowcharts in problem-solving?

It can be used for effective analysis of the problem (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Off-Page Connector in a flowchart?

To connect to a target on another page (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by a rectangle in a flowchart?

A process or set of operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by a diamond shape in a flowchart?

A decision (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Terminal in a flowchart?

To indicate the start and end of a program (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of operation is commonly represented by a Decision symbol in a flowchart?

A conditional operation that determines a path (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of using flowcharts in program development?

It can lead to efficient program maintenance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an algorithm and a flowchart?

A flowchart can be used to represent an algorithm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of a program document?

To know the component of the program (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does a flowchart help in program maintenance?

By making maintenance easier (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in designing a program?

Coding of the program (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using flowcharts when the program logic is complex?

The flowchart becomes oversimplifying (D) Signup and view all the answers

What problem arises when alterations are made to the program logic?

The flowchart needs to be redrawn completely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using flowcharts in terms of reproduction?

Flowchart symbols cannot be typed (C) Signup and view all the answers