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Flashcards by Dexter Hill, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Dexter Hill
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| Question | Answer |
| 3.1.1 What is an algorithm? (Explain) | An algorithm is a sequence of unambiguous steps that can be followed to complete a task. NOTE A computer program is an *implementation* of an algorithm |
| 3.1.1 What is decomposition? (Explain) | * Decomposition is breaking a problem into a number of sub-problems where each sub-problem accomplishes an identifiable task which can be further subdivided if needed. |
| 3.1.1 What is abstraction? (Explain) | Abstraction is the process of removing unnecessary detail from a problem. |
| 3.1.1 Explain simple algorithms in terms of their inputs, processing and outputs. |
Inputs: where data enters the program
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Processing: anything done to that input
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Output: where data "leaves" the program. Shown to user, control a motor, etc.
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| 3.1.1 Determine the purpose of simple algorithms. |
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