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    What are the characteristics of an algorithm?

    Question #118465. Asked by ErumSaeed. (Oct 30 10 5:44 AM)


    lout62001

    		An algorithm has five characteristics which are: Input, Output, Definiteness, Effectiveness and Termination.
    http://www.geekinterview.com/question_details/68820

    Oct 30 10, 5:50 AM
    sureshfunny

    		1. it should be unambiguous ( i.e , easily understandable )
    2. it should be finite ( i.e, limited no. of steps )
    3. if it is implemented it should execute within a short time (ie, time complexity should be considered )
    4. the space it occupys should be minimum ( ie, space complexity )
    5. generally it is written in a simple language ( ie, its always English )
    reference
    http://www.time2ask.com/Scripting-Languages/What-are-the-characteristics-of-an-algorithm/_2361837

    May 22 13, 1:53 AM

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