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Which of the following best describes a computer program?

A programming language that uses English words
A step-by-step list of instructions to solve a problem
A list of instructions stored on the hard drive (correct)
A file that contains 0s and 1s

What is the purpose of a programming language?

To write programs in 0s and 1s
To solve complex problems
To describe instructions for the computer (correct)
To read files on the hard drive

What is an algorithm?

A programming language that uses English words
A list of instructions stored on the hard drive
A step-by-step list of instructions to solve a problem (correct)
A file that contains 0s and 1s

What does an algorithm need to be?

<p>Simple enough to be done without thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the algorithm in the given example?

<p>To add two numbers and show the result (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Computer Program

A list of instructions stored on the hard drive.

Programming language

To describe instructions for the computer to execute.

Algorithm

A step-by-step list of instructions to solve a problem.

Algorithm requirement

Simple enough to be done without thinking.

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Algorithm example purpose

To add two numbers and show the result.