3.2.1 - Features of a Good Algorithm
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What does it mean for an algorithm to be finite?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if there is no end to the steps.
Give an example of an input in an algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of data you would provide to an algorithm.
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What does 'finiteness' mean in an algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if an algorithm never stops.
True or False: Every algorithm must accept at least one input.
💡 Hint: Think about algorithms that do not require any external data.
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Design an algorithm to calculate the factorial of a number. Describe how it meets the five features of a good algorithm.
💡 Hint: Think about how the factorial operation is defined.
Explain how a poorly defined algorithm might affect software development. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider the typical development cycle and where errors might creep in.
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