Algorithms Flashcards
1
Q
Define the term “algorithm”
A
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or problem solving operations
2
Q
Explain what is meant by ‘decomposition’
A
The process of breaking a complex problem into parts that are easier to understand
3
Q
Explain what is meant by ‘abstraction’
A
The process of removing any unnecessary data in order to see all the relevant data to reduce the complexity and increase the efficiency
