Multiple Choice Questions on Algorithms

What is an algorithm?

• A programming language

• A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem

• A type of computer software

• A mathematical equation

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

• Well-defined inputs and outputs

• Finite number of steps

• Requires human intervention at every step

• Produces a correct result

Which of the following is an example of an algorithm in everyday computing?

• Sorting emails into spam and inbox

• Typing a document in a word processor

• Watching a movie online

• Turning on a computer

How do search engines like Google use algorithms?

• To randomly display websites

• To organize and rank search results based on relevance

• To manually select web pages

• To create new web pages

Which of the following is an example of a human algorithm?

• Following a recipe to bake a cake

• Listening to music

• Painting a picture randomly

• Sleeping

What is the main difference between a human algorithm and a computer algorithm?

• Humans follow strict rules, but computers do not

• Computers execute algorithms automatically, while humans may interpret them flexibly

• Computer algorithms are always perfect, while human algorithms are not

• Human algorithms are written in programming languages

What is an important factor in determining the quality of an algorithm?

• The length of the algorithm

• The number of steps it has

• Its efficiency and correctness

• Whether it is written in a specific programming language

What does an inefficient algorithm cause?

• Faster processing time

• Increased speed of the computer

• Wasted computational resources

• More reliable outputs

What must happen before an algorithm can be executed by a computer?

• It must be translated into a programming language

• It must be written on paper

• It must be tested by a human

• It must be encrypted

Which of the following best describes a programming language?

• A language spoken by computer scientists

• A way to communicate algorithms to a computer

• A tool for writing essays

• A type of computer hardware