Different Types of Algorithms

The Fibonacci sequence is given by {1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ...}. The 12th and 13th values in the sequence are _____.

144, 233

Look at the following assignment statements: X = 5X = X * X The statement produces the value _____ for X.

25

Which one of the following statement(s) is true regarding algorithms?

Algorithms can be non-recursive

Which of the following statement(s) best describe input?

Data provided to the algorithm by the main program usually at the beginning of an algorithm - or - Data which are needed by the algorithm to solve a specific task

Which of the following is a characteristic of an algorithm?

Uniqueness - or - Generality - or - Finiteness - or - Precision

Look at the following assignment statements: X = 5X = X + 2.5 The statement produces the value of _____ for X.

7.5

Which of the following statements best describes algorithms?

A sequence or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. - or - A precise characterization of a method of solving a problem

Which one of the following algorithms produces only one output?

Function

Which one of the following are parts of most algorithms?

Input and output - or - Input, algorithm, and output

Which of the following statements best describes procedures?

May also be called a subroutine, subprogram, or function. - or - Usually requires several inputs and produces several outputs.

Which one of the following appliances may not use algorithm in their operation?

Pressure cooker - or - Stand mixer - or - Toaster

Which one of the following is not function of any algorithm?

Provide you the most efficient way to adjust/modify your program

A well-designed algorithm must have the following properties:

Solution - or - Finiteness

Which one of the following is not a programming language using algorithms?

Variables - or - Assignment statement

Which of the follow strings is a subset of a Fibonacci sequence?

{233, 377, 610, 987, ...}. - or - {8, 13, 21, 34, ...} - or - {0, 1, 1, 2, 3, ...} - or - {987, 1,597, 2,584, 4,181, ...}