1.4 Algorithms 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingFundamentals of computer systemsASAQA Created by: EmilyCreated on: 27-05-14 14:14 Name four processes within an algorithm Selection, iteration, assignment, sequence 1 of 11 Selection A decision making step 2 of 11 Iteration (repetition) A step/sequence of steps that repeats until a condition is satisfied (loop) 3 of 11 Assignment An operation which assigns a value to variable 4 of 11 Sequence Consecutive steps processed one after the other 5 of 11 Name three ways in which an algorithm can be written Pseudocode, Structured English, Flowcharts 6 of 11 Pseudocode A language for expressing algorithms that resembles a programming language but uses less strict syntax 7 of 11 Flow chart A diagram to show a SEQUENCE of OPERATIONS 8 of 11 Structured English A very restricted subset of the English language 9 of 11 Name three ways in which to verify an algorithm Hand trace, desk check, dry run 10 of 11 What are: hand trace, desk check, and dry run? Step by step simulations on paper of how a computer might execute an algorithm 11 of 11
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