Understanding Algorithms Quiz

What is an algorithm?

• A set of instructions for solving a problem

• A type of computer hardware

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

How do humans count the number of people in a room?

• By pointing at each person one at a time

• By clapping hands

• By using a calculator

• By guessing the number

What does pseudocode resemble?

• A painting

• A musical score

• A programming language

• A recipe book

What does the variable 'n' represent in the pseudocode?

• The time of day

• The room number

• The thing being counted

• The temperature

What is the purpose of the 'if' condition in the pseudocode?

• To handle unpaired individuals

• To decrease the count by 1

• To skip counting

• To increase the count by 2

What happens if there are 3 people in the room in the optimized algorithm?

• The count increases to 4

• The count increases to 3

• The count decreases to 1

• The count remains at 2

What is the main idea conveyed in the text about algorithms?

• Algorithms are sets of instructions to solve problems

• Algorithms are used for cooking

• Algorithms are only used by computers

• Algorithms are a type of art

Why is counting people one at a time considered inefficient?

• Because it takes longer

• Because it is more accurate

• Because it is fun

• Because it is easy