Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 11 - No. 50)
What is the function of an algorithm in the context of computing?
To visually display data.
To perform basic arithmetic operations.
To provide a set of instructions for solving a specific problem.
To translate code into machine language.
Explication
Algorithms define a specific, step-by-step procedure for accomplishing a task.