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What is pseudocode?
A specific programming language that all computers use
A way of describing a set of instructions in text form
A diagrammatic representation of a set of instructions
The method that is used by the CPU to decode instructions
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What does the term "Iteration" mean?
It's when a question is asked.
A loop that repeats a set of instructions.
To put things in a sequence.
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Name two types of algorithm
Flow Chart and Psudo code
Flow Chart and Pseudo Code
Robomind and Sequence
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What is an algorithm?
An algorithm is a set of instructions for a specific task.
A set of instructions such as a flow chart.
A set of rules made by a computer.
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In a flow chart a decision is represented by using what symbol?
Square
Rhombus
Rectangle
Parallelogram
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What symbol represents the direction of flow?
None of these
line
zig zag
arrow
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What should be considered when designing an algorithm?
If the problem can be solved in the first place
If the correct software is being used
If there is more than one way of solving the problem
If the correct hardware is being used
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What does the term "Selection" mean?
A decision with one outcome.
A sequence of instructions in order.
A loop of repeated instructions
When a question is asked which may have two outcomes.
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What symbol represents an input or output in an algorithm?
Circle
Triangle
Pentagon
Rectangle
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The first step in problem solving is to ______________________ ?
list the possible solution
pick the solution
analyze the possible solutions
identify the problem
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What symbol is used for a process in a flowchart?
none of these
Rectangle
Circle
Parallelogram
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Why are flow charts effective?
Easy to follow.
It's easy to visualise a program than describe it.
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The second step in problem solving is to ____________________ ?
analyze the possible solutions
list the possible solution
pick the best solution
identify the problem
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What is a flowchart?
A quick method of showing pseudocode
Flowchart is a diagram that represents a set of instructions
lowchart is a text-based way of designing an algorithm
Flowchart is a specific programming language
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Define the term "Sequence".
A set of instructions
A set of codes within a program
A set of instructions in an order
