MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Algorithm is a ____ procedure.
A
shortcut
B
function
C
reverse
D
step by step
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that defines a set of instructions that must be carried out in a specific order to produce the desired result. Algorithms are generally developed independently of underlying languages, which means that an algorithm can be implemented in more than one programming language.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three main stages are involved in creating an algorithm: data input, data processing, and results output. The order is specific and cannot be changed.

Detailed explanation-3: -A step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called Algorithm. An algorithm (pronounced AL-go-rith-um) is a procedure or formula for solving a problem, based on conductiong a sequence of specified actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -An algorithm is made up of three basic building blocks: sequencing, selection, and iteration.

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