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What is a crucial aspect of an algorithm that ensures it can solve all problems of a particular type?

  • Finiteness
  • Efficiency
  • Completeness (correct)
  • Definiteness

Why is the finiteness property of an algorithm important?

  • To ensure the algorithm is flexible
  • To ensure the algorithm terminates after a finite number of steps (correct)
  • To ensure the algorithm is efficient
  • To ensure the algorithm is easy to understand

What is the primary goal of selecting a particular algorithm for solving a problem?

  • To minimize memory usage
  • To maximize computational power
  • To ensure the algorithm is easy to implement
  • To minimize the number of steps (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an algorithm?

<p>Creativity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when designing an algorithm?

<p>Ensuring the algorithm is efficient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the condition in a WHILE-DO control structure is false?

<p>The execution of the algorithm proceeds with the portion that appears after T (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when designing an algorithm?

<p>Ensuring the algorithm terminates in a finite number of steps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IF-THEN control structure?

<p>To execute a sequence of instructions based on a condition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a WHILE-DO control structure and an IF-THEN control structure?

<p>The number of times the sequence of instructions is executed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when evaluating the complexity of an algorithm?

<p>The number of steps required to complete (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding 1 to a given number in the iterative process described?

<p>To find the first prime number greater than the given number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for a programming language, as opposed to a natural language?

<p>It should be unambiguous to ensure precise instructions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Repeat-until construct in the pseudo-language?

<p>To iterate until a specific condition is met (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using a pseudo-language to present an algorithm?

<p>To present an algorithm in a clear and concise manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using meaningful mnemonic variable names in the pseudo-language?

<p>To improve the readability of the algorithm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Input unit in a computer?

<p>To communicate data or information to the computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Memory unit in a computer?

<p>To store instructions, data, and intermediate results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of the Control unit and Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) called?

<p>Central Processing Unit (CPU) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU) in a computer?

<p>To perform arithmetical and logical operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Output unit in a computer?

<p>To receive the stored result from the memory unit and convert it into a form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?

<p>To provide a set of rules for solving a specific type of problem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of an algorithm ensures that it can be used to solve all problems of a particular type?

<p>Completeness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plays an important role in the development of an algorithm?

<p>Selection and repetition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when evaluating the efficiency of an algorithm?

<p>The number of steps required to terminate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using an efficient algorithm?

<p>It requires fewer steps or less memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a flow line that goes in an upward direction represent in a flowchart?

<p>An iteration or repetition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a fixed loop and a variable loop?

<p>The number of iterations in a fixed loop is fixed, while in a variable loop it depends on the variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Euclid's algorithm in computing?

<p>To find the greatest common divisor of two numbers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Repeat-Until construct used for in algorithm design?

<p>To iterate a set of operations until a condition is true (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of designing an algorithm?

<p>To write a program that is efficient and solves the problem at hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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