Fundamentals Of Algorithms Flashcards
1
Q
What is an algorithm?
A
An algorithm is a sequence of steps that can be followed to complete a task.
2
Q
What is program code?
A
Program code implements an algorithm
3
Q
Algorithms can be represented by:
A
-pseudo code
-flowcharts
4
Q
What is abstraction?
A
Abstraction is removing unnecessary detail from a problem.
-algorithms are abstract
5
Q
What is decomposition?
A
Decomposition is breaking a problem into sub-problems that each represent a specific task.
-algorithms often utilise decomposition
