Assignment 1

This assignment is worth 10 points.

Objectives

• When you finish this assignment you should
  • Be able to define a number of terms.
  • Be able to describe how algorithms and programs are related.
  • Be able to describe whey algorithms are important.
  • Identify a number of problem solving techniques.

1. Read chapter 1, especially 1.1 and 1.5.
2. Define the following:
   1. Computer
   2. Algorithm
   3. Computer Program
   4. Programming Language
3. Name and describe the three phases involved in the programming process.
4. How is an algorithm related to a program?
5. Why is it a good idea to test an algorithm before it is implemented in a programming language?
6. Name and describe at least three different problem solving techniques.