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What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
- A hardware component
- A type of software
- A step-by-step process to solve a problem (correct)
- A high-level programming language
Who is considered the father of algorithms?
Who is considered the father of algorithms?
- Guido van Rossum
- Charles Babbage
- Abu Ja'far Mohammed ibn Musa al-Khowarizmi (correct)
- Tim Berners-Lee
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart?
- To document code
- To visually represent the steps in a process (correct)
- To store data
- To debug programs
Which of these is not a common symbol used in flowcharting?
Which of these is not a common symbol used in flowcharting?
Which type of algorithm is utilized to locate a specific element within a dataset?
Which type of algorithm is utilized to locate a specific element within a dataset?
Which programming language is considered first generation?
Which programming language is considered first generation?
Which symbol in a flowchart represents input or output?
Which symbol in a flowchart represents input or output?
What was the original inspiration behind the name 'Python'?
What was the original inspiration behind the name 'Python'?
Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
Which of the following is a high-level programming language?
What does pseudocode represent?
What does pseudocode represent?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Python's syntax?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Python's syntax?
In which year did the Python 3.x series first launch?
In which year did the Python 3.x series first launch?
What is the role of an interpreter in Python?
What is the role of an interpreter in Python?
What type of programming paradigm focuses on altering a program's state using statements?
What type of programming paradigm focuses on altering a program's state using statements?
Which of the following options is NOT a recognized Python web framework?
Which of the following options is NOT a recognized Python web framework?
Which flowcharting tip is considered incorrect?
Which flowcharting tip is considered incorrect?
Which programming paradigm involves 'real-world objects'?
Which programming paradigm involves 'real-world objects'?
Which flowchart symbol represents a decision point?
Which flowchart symbol represents a decision point?
What type of data is Boolean?
What type of data is Boolean?
Which Python feature allows it to run on different hardware platforms?
Which Python feature allows it to run on different hardware platforms?
Which programming language is known as 'Common Business Oriented Language'?
Which programming language is known as 'Common Business Oriented Language'?
Which flowchart symbol is used to represent the start or end of a process?
Which flowchart symbol is used to represent the start or end of a process?
The first purely object-oriented programming language is ________.
The first purely object-oriented programming language is ________.
What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
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Study Notes
What is an algorithm?
- A step-by-step process to solve a problem
Father of Algorithms
- Abu Ja'far Mohammed ibn Musa al-Khowarizmi
Flowchart Purpose
- Visually represent the steps in a process
Flowchart Symbols
- Rectangle - Process
- Decision - Decision
- Terminal - Start/End
- Oval - Start/End (alternative)
First Generation Programming Language
- Machine Language
High-Level Programming Language
- C++
Pseudocode
- High-level description of an algorithm
Python Objects
- Everything in Python is an object
Python Interpreter Role
- Executes each line of code one by one
Python Features
- Supports GUI applications
- Portable
- Easy to learn
- Slow execution
Python Release Year
- 1991
Integer Division in Python 3
- // (double slash)
Compiler Function
- Translates code into machine language
Third-Generation Language
- Python
Object-Oriented Programming
- Real-world objects
Decision Point Symbol
- Diamond
Boolean Data Type
- True or False
Python Platform Compatibility
- Portability
COBOL
- COmmon Business Oriented Language
First Object-Oriented Language
- Smalltalk
Functional Programming
- Everything treated as a function
Flowchart Start/End Symbol
- Terminal
Compiler vs Interpreter
- Compilers convert the entire code at once
- Interpreters execute code line by line
Language Closest to Machine Language
- Second Generation
Flowchart Design
- Keep it simple
Searching Algorithm
- Finds specific element in a collection of data
Python Origin Country
- Netherlands
Python Web Frameworks
- Flask
- Django
- TurboGears
- React (NOT a Python web framework)
Flowcharting Tips
- Use consistent spacing
- Use standard symbols
- Keep it simple
- Include as many decision points as possible (NOT a tip)
Input/Output Flowchart Symbol
- Parallelogram
Python Script Syntax
- Clear
Python Name Origin
- Monty Python's Flying Circus
Imperative Programming Paradigm
- Statements that change a program's state
Python 3.x Release Year
- 2008
Dynamic Programming Language
- Python
Variable Function
- Store values in a program
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