Ch.13 Computational Thinking and Programming Basics Vocabulary
Question
What is an algorithm?
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Answer
A finite, ordered set of steps for solving a problem or performing a task.
It can be expressed in plain language, flowcharts, spreadsheet formulas, or code.
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Deep dive
Algorithm: finite ordered steps, not a program
An algorithm is a finite, ordered set of steps to solve a problem; the exam trap is confusing it with a full program or a random list.
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