7th 10

Question 1

this is the simplest and consists of a sequence of numbered steps or points

Answer 1

Step-form algorithm

Question 2

one of the most convenient methods of checking the correctness of an algorithm or a section of code is to use a blank

Answer 2

Trace Table (this may be incorporated into the debugging portion of a compiler or it may be performed manually)

Question 3

what are the two types of two decision constructs

Answer 3

if then
if then else

Question 4

what are the repetition constructs

Answer 4

repeat loop
while loop

Question 5

what are the defined life cycles

Answer 5

1) the need for a program is recognized
2) the requirements are analyzed
3) a possible solution is designed
4) the prototype is built and tested
5) the program is put into use, and finally
6) the program is maintained

Question 6

software development life cycles

Answer 6

1) problem definition
2) problem analysis
3) algorithm developments
4) coding and documentation
5) test and debug
6) maintenance

Question 7

WHAT ARE THREE STRATEGY FOR DESIGNING
ALGORITHMS?

Answer 7

Step 1: Investigation step
Step 2: Preliminary algorithm step
Step 3: Refining the algorithm step

Question 8

What are the four categories of computer?

Answer 8

1) Supercomputers
2) Mainframe Computers
3) Minicomputers
4) Microcomputer

Question 9

Algorithms show these three features

Answer 9

Sequence (also known as process)
Decision (also known as Selection)
Repetition (also known as iteration or looping)

Question 10

different ways of stating an algorithm

Answer 10

1. Step-Form
2. Pseudocode
3. Flowchart
4. Nassi-Schneiderman