Programming Fundamentals Flashcards
1
Q
What’s an algorithm?
A
Step by step set of instructions for solving a specific problem.
2
Q
What does decomposition mean(algorithms)
A
The breaking down of a complex problem into smaller, manageable sub problems
3
Q
What’s abstraction?
A
The simplifying of a problem by focusing on essential aspects and ignoring unnecessary details.
4
Q
How do you interpret pseudocode?
A
Look for control structures (if, while, for)
Understand variable assignments
Follow logical flow of steps
5
Q
What’s pseudocode used for?
A
To represent an algorithm without the use for programming languages.
6
Q
Why do we use algorithms?
A
To solve specific problems.
7
Q
Define efficiency in terms of programs:
A
Efficiency is how well an algorithm performs in terms of time taken and space used.
