Fundamentals of Algorithms (cards)

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 ----- Processing: anything done to that input ---- Output: where data "leaves" the program. Shown to user, control a motor, etc. Image: Small (image/png)
3.1.1 Determine the purpose of simple algorithms.	Image: Screenshot+2020 12 22+At+15.27.30 (binary/octet-stream)

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