What is the difference between an algorithm and a program?

What will be an ideal response?


A program is just one possible implementation of an algorithm within one computer language. The same algorithm can be expressed in many different languages in many different ways in many different programs.

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Which of the following problems can be solved recursively?

a. greatest common denominator b. Towers of Hanoi c. binary search d. All of these.

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Which of the following agencies regulates financial institutions not covered by other agencies?

A) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) B) Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) C) National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) D) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

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A column chart is useful for showing data changes over a period of time or for illustrating comparisons among items

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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?If a notebook contains sensitive material, you can __________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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