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What does the term 'algorithm' refer to?
What does the term 'algorithm' refer to?
- A data structure for organizing information
- A programming language syntax
- A specific type of software application
- A process or set of rules for problem-solving (correct)
How can an algorithm be explained using a real-world example?
How can an algorithm be explained using a real-world example?
- By cooking a new recipe step-by-step (correct)
- By debugging an existing program
- By analyzing statistical data for a report
- By following a manual for assembling furniture
What is pseudocode intended for?
What is pseudocode intended for?
- Sketching programming code in simple English (correct)
- Compiling code for software applications
- Creating complex programming languages
- Documenting software bugs
What is a key characteristic of an algorithm?
What is a key characteristic of an algorithm?
Which of the following best describes pseudocode?
Which of the following best describes pseudocode?
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Algorithm
Algorithm
A set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task.
Algorithm Basics
Algorithm Basics
A systematic approach to execution, ensuring the expected result.
Pseudocode
Pseudocode
A simplified way of writing programming code using plain English phrases.
Programming Code
Programming Code
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Study Notes
Algorithm Definition
- An algorithm is a process or set of rules used for calculations or problem-solving.
- It's a set of step-by-step instructions to execute a task, achieving a desired outcome.
- Analogy: Following a recipe (instructions) for cooking a dish.
- Programming equivalent: Performing a task to get a specific program output.
Pseudocode Explanation
- Pseudocode is a simplified way to write programming code in plain English.
- It's not actual programming language; it uses short phrases/sentences for program design before writing the actual code in a specific language.
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