Algorithm Development

Question 1

It is an ordered sequence of steps that solves a problem.

Answer 1

Algorithm

Question 2

It is an artificial and informal language that helps programmers develop algorithms. It is very similar to everyday English.

Answer 2

Pseudocode

Question 3

This refers to another algorithm but in a graphical form. It shows logic solution, and individual steps and their interconnections.

Answer 3

Flowchart

Question 4

This symbol denotes the beginning or end of the program.

Answer 4

Oval

Question 5

It denoted an input operation.

Answer 5

Parallelogram

Question 6

This symbol denotes a process to be carried out, e. g. addition, subtraction, division, etc.

Answer 6

Rectangle

Question 7

It denotes a decision (or branch) to be made. The program should continue along one of the two routes (e. g. IF/THEN/ELSE).

Answer 7

Diamond

Question 8

It denotes an output operation.

Answer 8

Hybrid

Question 9

It denotes the direction of logic flow in the program.

Answer 9

Flow line