IT ENGLISH: Technical Terminology - Algorithm

What is an algorithm?

• A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task

• A complex operation performed by search engines

• A library of functions used in computer programming

• A process of multiplying two numbers

How are algorithms created in computer programming?

• As small programs that can be referenced by a larger program

• By using proprietary search engine algorithms

• By including multiple ways to perform a specific operation

• By improving existing algorithms in software updates

What are some examples of image processing algorithms?

• Cropping, resizing, sharpening

• Playing compressed video files

• Red-eye reduction, color enhancement

• Multiplying two numbers

Why do programmers seek to create efficient algorithms?

• To ensure programs run as fast as possible

• To include more efficient algorithms in software updates

• To use minimal system resources

• To display relevant search results

What does it mean when a software program is 'optimized'?

• It includes more efficient algorithms

• It has faster performance

• It uses minimal system resources

• It displays relevant search results

What is the purpose of a search engine algorithm?

• To display the most relevant search results

• To create efficient image processing algorithms

• To perform complex operations on video files

• To include multiple ways to perform a specific operation

What is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 14

• Computer programmers

• Image editing program users

• Search engine developers

What is the purpose of image editing algorithms?

• To process image data

• To create efficient search engine algorithms

• To perform complex operations on video files

• To include multiple ways to perform a specific operation

How do developers improve existing algorithms?

• By including them in future software updates

• By creating efficient image processing algorithms

• By using proprietary search engine algorithms

• By performing complex operations on video files

What are some examples of image editing algorithms?

• Cropping, resizing, sharpening

• Playing compressed video files

• Red-eye reduction, color enhancement

• Multiplying two numbers