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What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?
What is the primary purpose of an algorithm?
- To visualize the flow of data through processing systems
- To specify the output of a program
- To develop a diagram to represent the flow of data
- To provide a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem (correct)
What is the key characteristic of operations used in developing an algorithm?
What is the key characteristic of operations used in developing an algorithm?
- They should be abstract and require advanced mathematical concepts
- They should be random and unpredictable
- They should be basic and can be done exactly in a finite amount of time (correct)
- They should be complex and time-consuming
What is the purpose of the decision-making step in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of the decision-making step in an algorithm?
- To make a choice based on a condition or criteria (correct)
- To determine the output of the algorithm
- To specify the input values
- To visualize the flow of data
What is a flowchart used for?
What is a flowchart used for?
What is the primary advantage of using a flowchart in algorithm development?
What is the primary advantage of using a flowchart in algorithm development?
What is the goal of problem-solving in algorithm development?
What is the goal of problem-solving in algorithm development?
What is a primary benefit of using flowcharts for program design?
What is a primary benefit of using flowcharts for program design?
What is a limitation of using flowcharts for representing program logic?
What is a limitation of using flowcharts for representing program logic?
When would a flowchart need to be completely redrawn?
When would a flowchart need to be completely redrawn?
What is a challenge of reproducing flowcharts?
What is a challenge of reproducing flowcharts?
What is the final step in the program design process?
What is the final step in the program design process?
What is a benefit of using flowcharts in coding?
What is a benefit of using flowcharts in coding?
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart in solving problems?
What is the primary purpose of a flowchart in solving problems?
What does a flowline (arrowhead) in a flowchart represent?
What does a flowline (arrowhead) in a flowchart represent?
What is represented by a rectangle in a flowchart?
What is represented by a rectangle in a flowchart?
What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
What is the common shape used to represent a terminal in a flowchart?
What is the common shape used to represent a terminal in a flowchart?
What are flowcharts used for in various fields?
What are flowcharts used for in various fields?
