Algorithm And Flow Chart II - SS2 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 1

To confuse the computer

To provide step-by-step instructions for solving a problem

To make the problem more complic

To hide the solution

The computer's hardware

The syntax of the programming language

The problem's input, output, and constraints

The color scheme of your code editor

To confuse programmers

To create visual designs for websites

To provide a human-readable description of the algorithm

To write actual code

Step 1: Understand the Problem

Step 2: Plan Your Approach

Step 5: List the Steps

Step 9: Optimize and Refine

To create infinite sequences

To confuse the computer

To repeat certain steps a specified number of times

To terminate the program

Only in advanced algorithms

To make the algorithm longer

To handle decision points based on conditions

Never, they are not necessary in algorithms

To keep it secret from others

To provide clear instructions for the computer

To confuse programmers

To confuse programmers d) To avoid writing code

Step 3: Start with the Beginning

Step 6: Consider Decision Points

Step 8: Test Your Algorithm

Step 11: Translate to Code

What does it mean to "optimize" an algorithm

To make it more complicated

To improve its efficiency or performance

To add pseudocode

What does it mean to "optimize" an algorithm

To make it more complicated

To improve its efficiency or performance

To add pseudocode