Algorithms

Question 1

Define the term “algorithm”

Answer 1

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or problem solving operations

Question 2

Explain what is meant by ‘decomposition’

Answer 2

The process of breaking a complex problem into parts that are easier to understand

Question 3

Explain what is meant by ‘abstraction’

Answer 3

The process of removing any unnecessary data in order to see all the relevant data to reduce the complexity and increase the efficiency