Unit 2 - Interpreting Algorithms

Interpreting algorithms is a skill included in the concept of ___ thinking

An algorithm is...

• A set of instructions / steps

• In a particular order

• To solve a problem

• Written in pseudocode

A set of instructions in a particular order to solve a problem is the definition of an ___

Select all examples of algorithms

• Timetabling

• Searching

• Encrypting

• Routing

• Sorting

The first process in a structured program is placed in the ____ of the hierarchy diagram

• Bottom Left

• Bottom Right

• Top Left

• Top Right

Select the most effective method of representing a structured program

• Flowchart

• Hierarchy Diagram

Which level is the Output Directories process on?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

Which processes are on Level 2?

• New Destination, Saved Destination, Map, List

• Input Destination, Output Destinatio

• Sat Nav

What validation type uses the last one or two digits to check the other digits are correct?

• Length check
• Format check
• Check digit

The total from a check digit calculation is divided by 2

• True

• False