Csc106

The practice of computer Science

TASK 1: Analyzing an algorithm. (5 marks) In the most general sense an algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions designed to solve a problem. As you will have seen from readings and lectures in the first two weeks of this course, sometimes recipes are used as a metaphor for algorithms. Consider the recipe below for making French Toast: Combine 2 slightly beaten eggs with 1 tsp vanilla extract, Dip 6 slices of bread in mixture Fry in small amount of butter until golden brown Serve bread with maple syrup, sugar, or Oregon grape jelly tsp cinnamon, cup milk While most of us could probably follow this recipe and create a tasty breakfast, this recipe fails as an algorithm. List five ways this recipe fails as an algorithm and describe why these are problems. It helps if you imagine a programmable robot using this recipe to make French Toast. TASK 1 DELIVERABLES In a word processed document create a heading for Task 1. Put a copy of the recipe under the Task 1 heading and give your answer. Marks will be assigned as follows: 2 marks for correctly identifying five problems. 3 marks for well reasoned problem descriptions