An algorithm calculates the factorial of a number provided by the user. The factorial of a number n, represented as n!, is the product of all positive integers up to n. For example, 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
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Consider the following pseudocode snippet: RECEIVE age FROM (INTEGER) KEYBOARD IF age >= 18 THEN SEND ‘You are eligible to vote.’ TO DISPLAY ELSE SEND ‘You are not eligible to vote yet.’ TO DISPLAY END IF (a) Identify the type of selection control structure used in this pseudocode. (b) What will be displayed if the
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A developer is using a subprogram to calculate VAT in an accounting software. Explain why this is a good practice using the concept of abstraction.
The Concept of Abstraction (1 mark) Read More »
Identify and explain the benefits of using subprograms in a software application.
Benefits of Subprograms (3 marks) Read More »
Describe one real-world scenario where abstraction is used in computer systems to simplify a process.
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Explain how decomposition helps in solving complex problems in computer programming.
Decomposition and Complex Problems (2 marks) Read More »
Compare and contrast the merge sort and bubble sort algorithms. Include at least two advantages and disadvantages for each algorithm.
Compare and Contrast the Merge Sort and Bubble Sort Algorithms. (6 marks) Read More »
Explain how the bubble sort algorithm works using an array of integers as an example.
How the Bubble Sort Algorithm Works. (6 marks) Read More »
Describe how the merge sort algorithm sorts an array of integers.
How the Merge Sort Algorithm Sorts Integers. (6 marks) Read More »
Compare and contrast linear and binary search algorithms.
Compare and Contrast Linear and Binary Search Algorithms. (6 marks) Read More »
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