ICSE Class 8 Computer Studies Question 1 of 5

Algorithms and Flowcharts — Question 1

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What is an algorithm? Write any three characteristics of an algorithm.

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The step-by-step procedure to solve any logical and mathematical problem is called an Algorithm. Three characteristics of an algorithm are:

  1. Input — An algorithm accepts an input.
  2. Generality — An algorithm works in a set of inputs.
  3. Definiteness — Each instruction should be written in a simple and precise manner so that everyone can understand it.