4.0 Prior Learning

Question 1

Problem

Answer 1

A situation that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solve.

Question 2

Decision-Making Process

Answer 2

1. Identification
   -Identify the problem
   -Understand the problem
   -Formulate the problem
2. Development
   -Explore Various Alternative
3. Selection
   -Choose the best alternative
4. Implementation
   - Implement the selected solution

Question 3

Algorithm

Answer 3

A series of unambiguous instructions designed in order to solve a problem and achieve a certain goal in a finite number of steps

Properties:
–> Finiteness (must end eventually)

–> Definiteness (each step is precisely defined)

–> Input (quantities which are given to it initially before the algorithm begins)

–> Output (quantities which have a specified relation to the inputs)

–> Effectiveness (all the operations must be basic)

Question 4

How can algorithms be expressed

Answer 4

1. Simple English
2. Flow Chart
3. Pseudocode
4. Programming Language

Question 5

Flow Chart Symbols

Answer 5

Look at p179

Question 6

Pseudocode

Answer 6

Help programmers develop computer programs.
Syntax is not as strict as the one used in computer languages as its used by humans