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The document discusses tools for presenting algorithms, specifically pseudocode and flowcharts. It provides a pseudocode example for reducing a number by 5 until zero, distinguishes between system and program flowcharts, and outlines a scenario for calculating travel allowances for workers. Additionally, it describes a flowchart for assessing admission qualifications based on test scores.

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The document discusses tools for presenting algorithms, specifically pseudocode and flowcharts. It provides a pseudocode example for reducing a number by 5 until zero, distinguishes between system and program flowcharts, and outlines a scenario for calculating travel allowances for workers. Additionally, it describes a flowchart for assessing admission qualifications based on test scores.

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Computer Studies

Required Questions
1.Discuss any two tools that can be used to present an algorithm.
Pseudocode:Pseudocode is a high-level description of an algorithm that combines natural language
elements with programming-like structures
Flowcharts:Flowcharts are graphical representations of algorithms using various shapes and arrows to
represent different steps and decision points.
2. Write a pseudocode using repeat...until loop that would reduce 500 by 5 as it displays the integers
until zero is obtained.
Algorithm: ReduceByFive

Input: None

Output: Display integers as 500 is reduced by 5 until zero or below is reached

BEGIN

num = 500 // Initial value

// Loop to reduce by 5 until num is zero or negative

REPEAT

Display num

num = num - 5

UNTIL num <= 0

END
3. Distinguish between system flowchart and program flowchart.

System flowchart is a type of flowchart that explains the functionality of an entire system. In contrast, a
program flowchart is a type of flowchart that explains how a particular program solves a given task.

4. A company’s workers travel to work either by public or private means. All workers are paid a

travel allowance of Ksh 200, but those using private means are paid an additional Ksh. 100.

a. Write a pseudocode to determine a worker’s travel allowance [3 marks]


b. Draw a flowchart to determine a worker’s travel allowance

5. A form one admission interview consists of four tests; Mathematics, English, Kiswahili and
Science. In order to qualify for admission, an applicant must attain a minimum average of
65% in the four tests and not less than 70% in Mathematics. All applicants must sit for the
interview. Draw a flowchart that would read the scores for each applicant and determine
whether an applicant is successful or not.

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