Properties of an algorithm

Question

Illustrate the term algorithm. Write down some of the properties of an algorithm?

Answer 1

Algorithm is a step by step process to get the solution for a well defined problem.

The properties of an algorithm are described below:

a) It should be written in simple English.

b) It should be unambiguous, accurate and lucid.

c) It should give the accurate solutions.

d) It should encompass an end point.

e) The output statements must follow input, process the instructions.

f) The initial statements must be of the input statements.

g) It should encompass finite number of steps.

h) Each and every statement must be definitive.