Algorithm Flashcards

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Algorithm is …

A

Sequence of instructions followed to complete a task

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2
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Need to write …

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Precise step by step instructions

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3
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Arrows show..

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Flow of control(which way)

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4
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Rectangle represents..

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Processing steps

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5
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Diamond represents..

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Decision

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6
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Parallelogram represents..

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Input/ output

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7
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Oval represents…

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Start + End

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8
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Selection is used for..

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Make choices based on info

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9
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Iteration is..

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The process of repeating sections of a program to achieve a particular goal

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10
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Count controlled loop..

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Repeat some steps certain number of times

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11
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Condition controlled loop..

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Keep repeating steps until get specific result

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12
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Bubble sort is..

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Simple algorithm that organises numbers into correct order

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13
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How does bubble sort work..

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Compares two numbers and will swap them if number on the left is greater than the next number

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14
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Flow charts are…

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Way of representing algorithms showing the key points

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