What are the two main parts of an algorithm?

Input and output.

Input is defined as ___ in the context of algorithms.

An action or data that initiates a process to produce an output.

True or False: An algorithm can have multiple inputs but only one output.

True.

In the example of changing a television channel using a remote, what is the output?

The television changes channel.

Riddle: I am a set of instructions that can guide you to a solution. What am I?

An algorithm.

Fill in the blank: An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to complete a ___.

Task.

What skills should one have before starting the unit on algorithms?

Understanding Algorithms

Essential Skills for Algorithm Study

• Grasping algorithmic concepts is crucial for effectively navigating through complex programming tasks.

• Identifying steps in algorithms enhances problem-solving skills and improves task efficiency.

• Creating programs with multiple algorithms encourages a deeper understanding of concurrent processing and optimization.

What are the two main components involved in an algorithm's process?

Fill in the blank: An algorithm can have one or more ___ as its starting point.

Inputs

True or False: The output of an algorithm is always a number.

False. The output of an algorithm can be various types of data, not just numbers.

What is the output of the algorithm for making orange juice?

The output of the algorithm for making orange juice is finished orange juice.

Riddle: I start with gathering the right mix, I involve water, sugar, and a citrus fix. What am I?

An algorithm for making orange juice.

In the algorithm to make orange juice, what is the first step?

The first step is to start the process.

Fill in the blank: The last step in the orange juice algorithm is to ___ the juice in a glass.

Serve

List the inputs required for the orange juice-making algorithm.

What is the output of the algorithm when the first number is 3 and the second number is 4?

The output will be 7, as it is the sum of the first number and the second number.

Fill in the blank: The horse's starting position is set to ___ when the Green flag is clicked.

X = -100, y = -45

True or False: The algorithm A stops after setting the horse's position.

True

Riddle: I start a program with a click and set a horse's position quick. What am I?

The Green flag

What steps are involved in the algorithm for moving the horse to its starting position?

What is the main purpose of Algorithm A in the Scratch program described?

Fill in the blank: The horse switches costume to horse-b after ___ second(s) when clicked.

1

True or False: Algorithm B allows the horse to stay in the same position when clicked.

False. Algorithm B moves the horse to a random position on the screen after it is clicked.

What happens in the Scratch program when the horse sprite is clicked according to Algorithm B?

Riddle: I change my clothes every time you tap me, and I run away to a new place. What am I?

The horse sprite in the Scratch program.