Question 1

What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

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A kind of software application

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A type of computer virus

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A random number generator

Question 2

In which area would you most likely use an algorithm?

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Solving a math problem

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Eating dinner

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Watching a movie

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Playing a video game

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a common use of algorithms?

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Sorting a list of names

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Cooking a meal

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Listening to music

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Drawing a picture

Question 4

What is the first step in creating an algorithm?

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Define the problem you want to solve

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Write the code

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Choose a programming language

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Test the solution

Question 5

What is an example of a real-life algorithm?

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A recipe for baking a cake

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Watching a TV show

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Going for a walk

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Playing a card game

Question 6

Why are algorithms important in computer programming?

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They provide a clear method to solve problems

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They create visual graphics

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They help with hardware design

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They make computers run faster

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a property of a good algorithm?

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It must be very complex

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It should be efficient in using resources

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It should produce a correct result

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It should be clear and unambiguous

Question 8

What do we call the process of checking if an algorithm works correctly?

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Testing the algorithm

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Debugging the software

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Designing the algorithm

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Writing the code

Question 9

Which of these is a characteristic of an effective algorithm?

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It must have a finite number of steps

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It must be written in a specific programming language

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It can only solve simple problems

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It must use advanced mathematics

Question 10

What is a flowchart often used for in relation to algorithms?

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To visually represent the steps of an algorithm

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To write computer code

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To perform calculations

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To store data

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