Quiz on Algorithms and Flowcharts

What is an algorithm?

• A method of data storage

• A graphical representation of data

• A set of well-defined instructions to solve a problem

• A type of programming language

What does a flowchart represent?

• A set of programming languages

• A graphical representation of steps in a program

• A method of data encryption

• A type of algorithm

Which shape in a flowchart indicates the start or end of a program?

• Oval/Round Rectangle

• Triangle

• Diamond

• Rectangle

What is the purpose of the Bubble Sort algorithm?

• To store data in a database

• To encrypt data

• To compare and swap adjacent elements

• To create flowcharts

What does the term 'iteration' refer to in algorithms?

• A single execution of a loop

• The final output of a program

• A type of data structure

• The start of a flowchart

What is the idiom of the day mentioned in the text?

• Pull the rope

• Pull the lever

• Pull the plug

• Pull the trigger

What does 'in a flash' mean?

• Easily

• Quickly

• Carefully

• Slowly

What is the definition of 'pseudocode'?

• A type of programming language

• A way to represent algorithms in plain language

• A method of data encryption

• A graphical representation of data

What is the main function of algorithms in computer science?

• To solve complex problems efficiently

• To create user interfaces

• To design flowcharts

• To store data

What does the term 'selection' refer to in algorithms?

• A method of sorting data

• A decision-making process

• A type of data structure

• Choosing a specific path in a flowchart