Linear Algorithms and Flowcharts Quiz 1

A problem in a computer program

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end

A type of computer software

A mathematical formula for calculating interest rates

They make it easier to debug programs

They provide a visual representation of the algorithm

They reduce the amount of code needed

They increase the speed of the program

Oval

Diamond

Rectangle

Parallelogram

A decision or branching point

Input or output

Start or end of the algorithm

A process or action

Drawing the symbols

Identifying the steps of the process

Choosing the colors

Writing the conclusion

It can only be executed in a non-sequential order

It involves repeating a series of steps

It executes each step in a sequence from start to finish

It makes decisions based on user input

To document the steps of a program

To make the program run faster

To help in understanding the logic of a program

To assist in debugging and testing of the program

An algorithm that only works with linear data structures

An algorithm that performs tasks in a straight line, without going back

An algorithm that can only solve linear equations

An algorithm that requires linear time to complete

A decision to be made

The direction of flow from one step to another

An error or exception

A process that is being repeated

To ensure the program is aesthetically pleasing

To make sure the flowchart fits on one page

To ensure the algorithm is correctly represented and easy to follow

To use as many flowchart symbols as possible