B Intro to IT unit 4 algorithms assignment

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Which of the following are characteristics of algorithms? Choose all that apply. A-They take a step-by-step approach to performing a task. B-They're made up of Instructions posted on a website. C-They break the task into manageable steps. D-They identify the tasks that will repeat. E-They can be written in a computer language to create a program for a computer to follow.

A-They take a step-by-step approach to performing a task. C-They break the task into manageable steps. D-They identify the tasks that will repeat. E-They can be written in a computer language to create a program for a computer to follow.

Which of the following tasks are suitable for creating an algorithm? Choose all that apply. A-giving directions to a location B-saving time writing a computer program C-solving a math problem D-tracking money in a bank account E-tracking the number of items in inventory

A-giving directions to a location C-solving a math problem D-tracking money in a bank account E-tracking the number of items in inventory

Which of the following statements is true of algorithms? -Algorithms allow automation of complex tasks. -Algorithms allow easy use of programming languages. -Algorithms are written only by programming experts. -Algorithms are used for functions that require informed judgment.

Algorithms allow automation of complex tasks.

Which of these could be described by an algorithm as part of a computer program and would also allow a computer to automate the process? Choose all that apply. A-a process that is never performed the same way twice B-a highly repetitive process C-a process with easily defined steps D-a process that requires a judgment at key points

B-a highly repetitive process C-a process with easily defined steps

If the algorithm does not have instructions for unanticipated results, the computer program will -solve a problem -repeat the problem -start over -halt

halt

When an algorithm is part of a computer program, the process included in the algorithm -is automated -remains a manual process -becomes an endless loop -causes the program to halt execution

is automated

A(n) ___________________ is an algorithm -problem -repetitive problem -recipe -explanation

recipe

When an algorithm is used in a computer program, it allows the computer to perform a _____________ task -very simple -unique -repetitive -new

repetitive

An algorithm is a step-by-step method to -solve a problem -create a problem -make a process manual -halt execution of a program

solve a problem

What are the benefits of automating a process? Choose all that apply. A-It saves time. B-It reduces errors. C-It makes a company look modern. D-It frees up employee time for manual tasks.

A-It saves time. B-It reduces errors. D-It frees up employee time for manual tasks.


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