COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERACTIVE MEGA QUIZ FOR CHAPTER 8 - Algorithms and Flowcharts

🚀 Algorithms & Flowcharts Mega Quiz

30 Questions to test your logic and computer science skills!

Part 1: Algorithms & General Concepts

1. What is a program? a) A type of computer hardware b) A set of commands to carry out a task c) A diagram showing steps d) A math equation

2. What is the definition of an algorithm? a) A programming language b) Well-defined steps for completing a task c) A geometric shape d) A screen display

3. Which is an advantage of using an algorithm? a) It helps us think logically b) It increases computer price c) Brighter screen d) Replaces the keyboard

4. From whose name is "algorithm" derived? a) Einstein b) Newton c) Al-Khwarizmi d) Frank Gilbreth

5. Where are algorithms used? a) Only by scientists b) Only for math c) Everyday life & computing d) Only when PC is off

6. A good algorithm helps develop: a) Good programs b) Faster internet c) Better hardware d) More screen colors

7. To find the area of a square, what is the FIRST step? a) Calculate Area b) Display area c) Accept length of side d) Stop

8. What is a "loop"? a) A mistake b) Instructions executed repeatedly c) The end of a program d) A PC connection

Part 2: Flowchart Symbols

9. What is a flowchart? a) A written list b) Diagrammatic representation of steps c) Gaming software d) CPU hardware

10. Symbol for the beginning and end of a flowchart? a) Rectangle b) Parallelogram c) Rounded rectangle (Terminal) d) Diamond

11. Purpose of a Parallelogram? a) Processing b) Input and Output c) Starting d) Decisions

12. Which symbol is a "Process box"? a) Circle b) Diamond c) Rectangle d) Triangle

13. Significance of the Diamond box? a) End flow b) Test conditions (Yes/No) c) Input data d) Join pages

14. What are "Flow Lines"? a) Border lines b) Arrows showing direction c) Text boxes d) Paper margin

15. Symbol used to join parts on multiple pages? a) Terminal b) Connector (Circle) c) Diamond d) Rectangle

16. When were flowcharts introduced to ASME? a) 1990 b) 1821 c) 1921 d) 2026

17. Who introduced flowcharts? a) Al-Khwarizmi b) Frank Gilbreth c) Steve Jobs d) Bill Gates

18. Where to write "C = C + 1"? a) Terminal b) Input/Output c) Process box d) Decision box

Part 3: Logic & Application

19. Box for "Read marks"? a) Rectangle b) Parallelogram c) Diamond d) Circle

20. In buying a dress: if NOT red, what next? a) Check price b) Buy it c) "Come out of shop" d) Restart

21. If "Is marks >= 90?" and marks are 95: a) No b) Stop c) Yes d) Input

22. Correct formula for Average of 3? a) Total + 3 b) Total * 3 c) Total / 3 d) Total - 3

23. Which box for "Print 'Grade is A'"? a) Process b) Parallelogram c) Decision d) Terminal

24. (Price * Quantity) is a: a) Decision b) Input c) Process d) Start

25. Loop while "C <= 10", starting at 1: a) Never run b) Run until C > 10 c) Run forever d) Run once

26. In HOTS: Fee calculation is labeled: a) Terminal (A) b) Input/Output (B) c) Process (C) d) Decision (D)

27. Box to check "Positive or Negative"? a) Process b) Decision box c) Terminal d) Connector

28. "Switch on blender" is a flowchart: a) Decision b) Start c) Process d) Output

29. Compactness of a program depends on: a) PC speed b) Good algorithm c) Monitor size d) Flowline count

30. Correct order for solving a problem? a) Program > Algo > Flow b) Flow > Program > Algo c) Algorithm > Flowchart > Program d) Program > Flow > Algo

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