Flashcards
Algorithms ♡
Cards in this deck (9)
- 1What is an algorithm ? ♡A logical step-by-step process for solving a problem ♡
- 2What are the main two areas to look at whilst designing an algorithm ♡What the final goal is and what hurdles need to be overcome on the way to that goal ♡
- 3What is syntax ? ♡Rules governing how to write statements in a programming language ♡
- 4What does 'INPUT' and 'OUTPUT' do ? ♡'INPUT' indicates the user is inputting something and 'OUTPUT' indicates that an output will appear on the screen ♡
- 5What does iteration mean ? ♡A single run through a set of instructions ♡
- 6What does condition mean ? ♡A statement or sum that is either true or false ♡
- 7What is the symbol for a decision in a flow chart ? ♡A diamond ♡
- 8What is the symbol for a process in a flow chart ? ♡A rectangle ♡
- 9When can algorithms be used ? ♡To design a solution to any problem ♡