Algorithm

Question 1

what does Unambiguous mean

Answer 1

This means that the instructions cannot be misunderstood . simply saying ‘turn’ would be ambiguous because you could turn right or left.

Question 2

what does Sequence mean

Answer 2

An ordered set of instructions

Question 3

what does algorithm mean

Answer 3

a precise method for solving a problem

Question 4

what does high level programming language mean

Answer 4

A programming language that resembles natural human language.

Question 5

what does flowchart mean mean

Answer 5

A graphical representation of an algorithm. Each step in the algorithm is representative by a symbol. Symbols are linked together with arrows showing the order in which steps are executed.

Question 6

what does Pseudo-code mean

Answer 6

A structured code like language that can be used to describe an algorithm

Question 7

what does Variable mean

Answer 7

A ‘container’ used to store data

Question 8

what does identifier mean

Answer 8

a unique name given to a variable or a constant

Question 9

what does arithmetic operator mean

Answer 9

an operator that performs a calculation on two numbers

Question 10

what does Constant mean

Answer 10

A ‘container’ that holds a value that never changes.

Question 11

what does construct mean

Answer 11

a component from which something is built.

Question 12

what does selection mean

Answer 12

a construct that allows a choice to be made between different alternatives.

Question 13

what does iteration mean

Answer 13

a construct that means the repetition of a process.

Question 14

what does if…then…else statment mean

Answer 14

the if…then…else statement allows a choice to be made between two alternatives based on whether or not a condition is met.

Question 15

what does relational operator mean

Answer 15

an operator that compares two values

Question 16

what does nested if statement mean

Answer 16

a nested if statement consists of one or more if statements placed inside each other.

Question 17

what does indefinite iteration mean

Answer 17

this is used when the number of iterations is not known before the loop is started.

Question 18

what does definite iteration mean

Answer 18

this is used when the number of iterations or turns of the loop,is known in advance .

Question 19

what does logical operator mean

Answer 19

a Boolean operator using,and,or and not.

Question 20

what does random number mean

Answer 20

a number within a given range of numbers that is generated in such a way that each number in the range has an equal chance of occurring.

Question 21

what does nested loop mean

Answer 21

a loop that runs inside another loop.`

Question 22

What is concatenation

Answer 22

the linking together of two or more items of information

Question 23

What is logic error

Answer 23

an error in an logic of the code