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Which of the following statements is true about sequential algorithms?
Which of the following statements is true about sequential algorithms?
- Sequential algorithms are made up only of sequential operations (correct)
- Sequential algorithms only perform input and output operations
- Sequential algorithms are made up only of control operations
- Sequential algorithms can only perform computation operations
What is the purpose of a variable in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of a variable in an algorithm?
- To change the normal flow of control
- To hold a data value (correct)
- To store the result of a computation
- To repeat a block of instructions
Which operation in an algorithm causes looping, repeating a block of instructions?
Which operation in an algorithm causes looping, repeating a block of instructions?
- Computation
- Output
- Iteration (correct)
- Input
What is the purpose of a continuation condition in a while loop?
What is the purpose of a continuation condition in a while loop?
What type of statement in an algorithm asks a question and selects among alternative options?
What type of statement in an algorithm asks a question and selects among alternative options?
Which of the following is a sequential operation in an algorithm?
Which of the following is a sequential operation in an algorithm?
What does a control operation do in an algorithm?
What does a control operation do in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of a conditional statement in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of a conditional statement in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of a while loop in an algorithm?
What is the purpose of a while loop in an algorithm?
Which of the following is true about sequential algorithms?
Which of the following is true about sequential algorithms?