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Which of the following best describes an algorithm?
Which of the following best describes an algorithm?
- A type of problem that can be solved with an algorithm
- A finite amount of time required to solve a problem
- A set of data structures used to solve a problem
- A sequence of clear instructions for solving a problem (correct)
What is the purpose of an algorithm?
What is the purpose of an algorithm?
- To solve a problem and obtain a required output (correct)
- To classify the types of common problems
- To specify the requirements for each step of an algorithm
- To represent the range of inputs for an algorithm
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental of algorithmic problem solving?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental of algorithmic problem solving?
- Fundamentals of problem solving
- Types of data structures (correct)
- Definition of algorithm
- Important problem types
What is the definition of an algorithm?
What is the definition of an algorithm?
What is the importance of careful specification for the range of inputs for which an algorithm works for?
What is the importance of careful specification for the range of inputs for which an algorithm works for?
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