Introduction to Design & Analysis of Algorithms Quiz

The problem-solving process includes problem specification, designing an algorithm, implementing the algorithm, compiling the program, and obtaining the executable solution.

Algorithms must be correct, meaning they produce appropriate outputs for each input, and efficient, running as quickly as possible and using as little memory as possible.

A simple algorithm is finding the smallest number among a sequence of numbers. The algorithm iterates over the sequence and compares each element to find the smallest one.

<p>The purpose of an algorithm is to solve a well-specified computational problem by providing a sequence of instructions that describe how to perform the task or process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The performance of an algorithm is dependent on the input size, typically denoted as 'n'. The time and memory usage of the algorithm can be measured as a function of 'n'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Problem specification = First Design Algorithm = Second Implementation = Third Program Compilation = Fourth Executable (solution) = Fifth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Input = Data that is provided to the algorithm Output = Result produced by the algorithm Efficient = Algorithm runs as quickly as possible and uses as little memory as possible Correct = Algorithm produces an appropriate output for each input</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Start = First Let count = 1 = Second Read a number, say x = Third Let max = x = Fourth Check if count is equal to 10 = Fifth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>T = An array of n elements min = Variable storing the smallest number n = Size of the array Output min = Result produced by the algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Algorithm = A sequence of instructions describing how to do a task C++ Program = Implementation of an algorithm Performance = Function of n, indicating how well the algorithm performs Input = Data that is provided to the algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers