FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS

WHAT IS PROGRAMMING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between a flowchart and pseudocode?
A
A flowchart is diagramatic whilst pseudocode is written in a programming language (eg. Pascal or Java)
B
A flowchart is textual but pseudocode is diagrammatic
C
A flowchart is a diagrammatic description of an algorithm whilst pseudocode is a textual description of an algorithm
D
A flowchart and pseudocode are the same thing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between Pseudocode and Flowchart is that pseudocode is an informal high-level description of an algorithm while flowchart is a pictorial representation of an algorithm. An algorithm is a step by step sequence of solving a given problem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flowcharts and pseudo code are both used before writing code, but pseudocode is linear while a flow chart isn’t. Also, a flowchart is graphical, while pseudocode is technical. With that in mind, a flow diagram is suitable for communicating between non-technical people and programmers.

Detailed explanation-3: -C. A flowchart is a diagrammatic description of an algorithm, whilst pseudocode is a textual description of an algorithm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Algorithm : Systematic logical approach which is a well-defined, step-by-step procedure that allows a computer to solve a problem. Pseudocode : It is a simpler version of a programming code in plain English which uses short phrases to write code for a program before it is implemented in a specific programming language.

Detailed explanation-5: -A flowchart is a graphical representation of the steps a program takes to process data. In this, we can use several geometric patterns to illustrate the numerous actions the program carries out. An algorithm is a procedure or set of rules that defines how a program is to be executed.

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