9.2 Algorithms Cambridge iAS 9618
Authored by Stephen Ling-Winston
Computers
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an algorithm?
A solution to a problem expressed as a sequence of defined steps.
A random sequence of actions without any structure.
A process for generating random numbers.
A single step in a computational process.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of an algorithm?
It must have a defined start and end, and must be unambiguous.
It must involve continuous repetition without any end.
It must only involve the manipulation of numbers.
It does not need to have a clearly defined set of steps.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using identifiers in algorithms?
To represent data used by a problem in a meaningful way.
To create random names that have no significance in the algorithm.
To represent fixed values that never change.
To represent complex mathematical formulas.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be included in an identifier table when representing data in an algorithm?
Suitable names for the data, alongside a description of their purpose.
Random names for each data element without explanation.
Only numbers without any descriptive context.
Detailed mathematical equations for every data point.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is pseudocode used for in algorithm design?
To describe the algorithm in a readable, human-understandable format without strict syntax.
To write exact, machine-readable code.
To generate random numbers in a program.
To represent the final code output in a specific programming language.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a basic construct of pseudocode?
Sequence
Encryption
Data mining
Web design
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the sequence construct in pseudocode?
To define steps that are executed one after the other.
To make decisions based on conditions.
To repeat steps multiple times.
To manipulate and format data.
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