Practice Summary (3.10) - Algorithms and Flowcharts

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Question 1.
What is an algorithm?
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Think about how you would give instructions to a friend.
Question 2.
Name one symbol used in flowcharts.
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Recall the shapes used in a flowchart.
3Question 3.
What defines an algorithm?
- A collection of data
- A step-by-step procedure
- A programming language
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Consider what you do when you need to complete a task.
4Question 4.
True or False: Flowcharts are always easier to update than algorithms.
- True
- False
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Think about the effort involved in modifying a diagram compared to text.
Question 5.
Design an algorithm and flowchart for sorting a list of five numbers.
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Break down the sorting process into manageable steps that can be represented visually.
Question 6.
Create a flowchart for a system that decides whether school classes should be held based on the weather.
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Think about defining clear yes/no questions in your flowchart.

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