Algorithm, Pseudocode and Flowchart

Question 1

is a step by step procedure for
solving a problem.

Answer 1

Algorithm

Question 2

was an Islamic mathematician who
wrote on Hindu Arabic numerals.

Answer 2

Al’Khwarizmi

Question 3

The word is derived from the phonetic pronunciation
of the last name of Abu Ja’far Mohammad in Musa al
Khwarizmi.

Answer 3

Algorithm

Question 4

Is not the complete code or program, it is
just the core logic of a problem, which can be
expressed either as an informal high level
description.

Answer 4

Algorithm

Question 5

What are the steps in writing an algorithm

Answer 5

1.Define the problem
2. List the inputs and the outputs
3. Describe the steps needed to convert or manipulate the input to produce the outputs
4. Test the algorithm

Question 6

What are the three classifications of algorithm

Answer 6

1. Sequence
2. Branching (Selection)
3. Loop (Repetition)

Question 7

It is where one statement is executed after the another

Answer 7

Sequence

Question 8

Is construct where statements can executed or
skipped depending on whether a condition evaluates to
TRUE or FALSE.

Answer 8

Branching (Selection)

Question 9

Where statements can be executed repeatedly
until a condition evaluates to TRUE or FALSE.

Answer 9

Loop (Repetition)

Question 10

Also known as Program Design Language

Answer 10

Pseudocode

Question 11

It is a method of describing computer algorithms using a
combination of natural language and programming
language

Answer 11

Pseudocode

Question 12

It is a method of describing computer algorithms using a
combination of natural language and programming
language

Answer 12

Pseudocode

Question 13

It is also an outline of a program written in a form that
can easily be converted into real programming
statement but cannot be compiled or executed.

Answer 13

Pdeudocode

Question 14

What are the 5 rules in writing a Pseudocode

Answer 14

1. Write only one statement for line
2. Capitalized initial word
3. Indent to show hierachy
4. End multiline structure
5. Keep statement language independent

Question 15

Is a graphical representation of an algorithm or
process, showing the steps as boxes of various
kinds and their order by connecting these with
arrows.

Answer 15

Flowchart

Question 16

Indicates any type of internal operation inside the processor or memory, represented by rectangles.

Answer 16

Process

Question 17

Indicates that the computer is to obtain or output results, represented by parallelograms

Answer 17

Input/Output

Question 18

Used to ask question that can be answered in a binary format (Yes/No, True/False)

Answer 18

Decision

Question 19

Pairs of labeled connectors replaced long or confusing lines on a flowchart page. Represented by a small circle with a letter inside

Answer 19

On-page connector

Question 20

A labeled connector for use when the target is on another page. Represented by as a home plate-shaped pentagon.

Answer 20

Off-page connector

Question 21

Used to invoke a subroutine or interrupt program

Answer 21

Predefined process/Modules

Question 22

Indicates the starting or ending of the program, process, or interrupt program, presented by rounded triangles

Answer 22

Terminal

Question 23

Show direction of flows

Answer 23

Flow lines

Question 24

What are the advantages of using a flowchart

Answer 24

1. Communication
2. Effective Analysis
3. Proper Documentation
4. Efficient Coding
5. Proper Debugging
6. Efficient Program Maintenance

Question 25

What are the limitations of using a flowchart

Answer 25

1. Complex Logic
2. Alterations and modifications
3. Reproduction