The step by step instructions that solve a problem are called
A
An algorithm
B
A list
C
A plan
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: An algorithm
A step - by - step procedure used to solve a problem is called Algorithm. An algorithm (pronounced AL - go - rith - um) is a procedure or formula for solving a problem, based on conduction a sequence of specified actions. A computer program can be viewed as an elaborate algorithm.